Monday, August 25, 2025

Dreams growing darker

Given the huge expectations, a slight disappointment. But the value and true impact of Robert Eggers's Nosferatu on the world of cinema will only be weighed years from now. A bit like what happened in his 2015 masterpiece VVitch: A New-England Folktale. It's not necessarily scary, but Nosferatu has an ominous and haunting feel, drawing heavily on classic horror themes. A visually stunning piece, almost in a class of its own.

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Hopes to burn

In this thriller, none of the characters were particularly smart.  That's why it was a little uncomfortable to watch.  But otherwise, it...