Endurance in Cinema: The 3.5-Hour Independent Epic Starring Adrien Brody

Lance HarperApril 15, 2025May 7, 202508 mins

The Resurgence of Classic Cinema: Exploring “The Brutalist” and Its Impact on Modern Filmmaking In a cinematic landscape dominated by fast-paced blockbusters and franchise films, the independent film “The Brutalist” emerges as a refreshing ode to classic American cinema. Running for an impressive 3½ hours, complete with a 15-minute intermission reminiscent of the grand epics…

Masters of the Air (2024) – A Soaring War Epic with Moments of Turbulence

Felicia HolmesAugust 12, 2024February 24, 2025012 mins

War dramas are no strangers to television, especially those tackling the gravity and human cost of World War II. Apple TV+’s “Masters of the Air,” the third entry in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ WWII trilogy following the critically acclaimed “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” is another massive cinematic undertaking. Directed by a diverse…