So, I saw Ant-Man the other day. I had recently acquired the Regal Unlimited Movie Pass and decided “hey, why not?” While I highly recommend the Regal Unlimited Movie Pass, I can not say the same for the new Ant-Man movie. It’s received so much hate, and I honestly can see why. It’s odd because… Read more »
The Shawshank Redemption and idea of hope
I recently rewatched The Shawshank Redemption and its emotional rollercoaster really pushed me hard (as it always does). Every time I watch a movie, I always come and think about different aspects of it. This time around, I want to think about the idea of hope in the movie. I feel as if in real… Read more »
Cocaine Bear and its irrational success
How does Alden Ehrenreich, who recently played Han Solo, end up in a movie like Cocaine Bear? How does Ray Liotta (rest in peace), a key cast member in Goodfellas, end up in a movie like Cocaine Bear? How does the rest of the cast of Cocaine Bear, end up in a movie like that… Read more »
Dune and Denis Villeneuve’s visionary success
How do you balance introducing an audience to a universe they don’t know, while also satisfying an audience that does know of that universe. Denis Villeneuve has experienced this multiple times, creating two of my favorite films of all time: Blade Runner 2049 and Dune: Part One. Arrival is also one of my favorite films… Read more »
Avatar: The Way of Water and the true power of blockbusters
What does it mean to be a “blockbuster?” What makes a blockbuster movie seems to be up for debate in recent years. Does it just mean how much money is put into a movie? How much it makes? To me, it’s not a particular tangible effect, but rather how many of them come together. Blockbusters,… Read more »
An introduction
Hello! My name is Lucas Ferdinand-McDonald, and this blog, “A Loving Review,” is going to create loving looks at all aspects of movies, theming, and more! I look forward to begin posting and creating content for all of you! -Lucas F-M