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When I hear "main character," a likeable & competent person comes to mind. Protagonists are either polished ideals to strive toward, like James Bond or Ethan Hunt, or relatable diamonds in the rough, like Eggsy from Kingsman, who slowly start to shine. Such stories are great for relaxed escapism or exciting fantasy. Both have a time and place. Uncut Gems offers neither of the two. Physiologically speaking, there is no difference between excitement and anxiety, but after watching this film, I wonder about that...  In its 2 hours & 15 minutes runtime, it took me on a nail-biting, octane-fueled hellride whose recklessness neared suicidal. I felt stuck in a speeding car, narrowly escaping disaster every few seconds, at the mercy of a slurring, mumbling drunk driver. Yet, for some reason, I just couldn't look away. That's the beauty of this film. Like mouth-numbing spicy food you can't stop eating, every scene snowballed until it reached an avalanche that was m...

Way Down in The Hole A No-Spoiler love letter to The Wire.  The Wire is a crime-drama series set in Baltimore, Maryland, that ran from 2002 to 2008. About 12 one-hour episodes times 5 seasons = 59 hours total. At first glance, it's underwhelming. Little to no background music, no crazy camera work, plain-looking wardrobes, and a real setting.  The characters don't stand out at first either, with low-key introductions, subtle interactions, and contextual dialogue. Yet, despite the subdued tone, something just keeps you watching (if you read the subtitles, at least).  From the opening scene and first episode to the entire first season, there's a real sense that everything is building up toward something worthwhile. It's not just a slow burn either. Every episode gives you something to chew on, both mentally and emotionally. Incredible  Fanart Credit: #1 LukeWMolver , #2 Matt Leunig First-time watchers need not get stuck on the details. Just watch it with soft eyes*. Th...

Warning: This article contains spoilers from the third paragraph and covers mature themes. Dahmer Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story is the first edition of the Monster anthology series by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. (Fun Fact: The famous Haloween movie was originally meant to be an anthology series as well, with each addition focusing on a different story, but Jason's character became so famous that they stuck with him) The show has been subject to many controversies and covers gruesome topics, not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless, its dramatization of real-life events and high level of storytelling has made it somewhere between the realm of fiction and history for me.  To me, Dahmer is not just a story about the real-life serial killer who wreaked havoc upon the people of Milwaukee. Even Peters's performance, along with great efforts from the entire team of people involved has elevated this show to a lot more than that. It is a story about moral degradation, on a personal...

There are many things that I love very deeply.  The company of some people. Natural beauty in its many shapes and forms. Music festivals, combat sports, a good day's work, and a well-made product of human ingenuity, like guns or pizza.  Yet nothing comes close to art because of the role it has played for me.  I spend a lot of time engaged with storytelling. It is a cherished art form near to my heart. I've never been particularly smart or studious. Yet I've always had an insatiable curiosity towards everything. Dealing with both has turned out to be a most fruitful experience. It seems odd that people shy away from defining what exactly constitutes art. This turns people away by making art seem more ethereal and unapproachable than it really is. Defining something is a crucial step in forming a relationship with that thing. Without a relationship, there can be no connection and no exchange of value. What can be considered art? Art is a selective recreation of reality that...