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All content by Parker Aniszewski
Film Column: What to watch on Netflix this month

Film Column: What to watch on Netflix this month

Parker Aniszewski April 25, 2018

This week, I was not interested in any new films that were released last week, so instead of reviewing a movie I’ll never watch again, I decided I'd rather talk about three films and one TV show available...

Review: Isle of Dogs a visual treat lacking character development

Review: ‘Isle of Dogs’ a visual treat lacking character development

Parker Aniszewski April 18, 2018

“Isle of Dogs” is the newest film from acclaimed director and writer Wes Anderson, his first film since 2014’s “Grand Budapest Hotel.” This film sees the director return to the art of stop-motion...

Review: Silence is power in A Quiet Place

Review: Silence is power in ‘A Quiet Place’

Parker Aniszewski April 11, 2018

“A Quiet Place” feels like this year's “Get Out.” Both are horror films from a newer director, who got their big breaks on television comedies and are wildly original and entertaining. John Krasinski,...

Film Column: Ready Player One is one strange movie

Film Column: ‘Ready Player One’ is one strange movie

Parker Aniszewski April 4, 2018

“Ready Player One” is one strange movie. The action scenes and CGI were absolutely outstanding, making everything on screen feel real and the fake characters not-so fake. That being said, those characters...

Film Column: Pacific Rim sequel falls flat

Film Column: “Pacific Rim” sequel falls flat

Parker Aniszewski March 28, 2018

So far, in my tenure writing columns for this newspaper, almost every film I have seen in theaters I’ve enjoyed. Most are excetotal fights between monsters and robots. This film has less monster fighting...

Film Column: Annihilation serves up science fiction shimmer

Film Column: ‘Annihilation’ serves up science fiction ‘shimmer’

Parker Aniszewski March 21, 2018

Science fiction movies are easily my favorite kinds of films. I love the way the genre explores human issues and problems through the vein of a high concept idea or story. “Annihilation,” a 2018 film...

Film Column: Looking ahead to this weekends Oscars

Film Column: Looking ahead to this weekend’s Oscars

Parker Aniszewski February 28, 2018

It’s that wonderful time of the year for us film nerds, where the speculation finally ends and our guesses about the Oscars are either confirmed or denied. I always love making my own guesses for most...

Film Column: Black Panther a visually striking film

Film Column: ‘Black Panther’ a visually striking film

Parker Aniszewski February 21, 2018

Marvel can do no wrong. We are coming up on the 10 year anniversary of when the original “Iron Man“ was released, kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and changing the ways studios viewed...

Film Column: I, Tonya an entertaining ride

Film Column: ‘I, Tonya’ an entertaining ride

Parker Aniszewski February 14, 2018

Even though I wasn’t alive when this crime happened, everyone knows about the attack on Nancy Kerrigan right before the 1994 winter Olympics. Right before the OJ Simpson trial, this was the biggest crime...

Film column: The Shape of Water tells an unusual love story

Film column: ‘The Shape of Water’ tells an unusual love story

Parker Aniszewski February 7, 2018

Going into a movie about a relationship between a woman and a fishman, I was skeptical to say the least. "The Shape Of Water" is a 2017 film directed, produced and written by Guillermo del Toro. This film...

Film Column: Lady Bird review

Film Column: ‘Lady Bird’ review

Parker Aniszewski January 31, 2018

I always try to go to movies as blind and unbiased as possible. However, it was nearly impossible to shield myself from the hype around “Lady Bird.” This is Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut, starring...

Film Column: Strong performances elevate The Post beyond the realm of Oscar-bait

Film Column: Strong performances elevate “The Post” beyond the realm of Oscar-bait

Parker Aniszewski January 24, 2018

Oscar bait movies are usually boring: there’s no denying that fact.  They usually tell the story of an important figure in history, while showing either their whole lives or a single critical moment....

Films to look for at the Oscars

Films to look for at the Oscars

Parker Aniszewski November 29, 2017

I originally planned on writing a review this week on the new “Justice League” film however after watching this totally average superhero movie, I felt there was nothing new I could really add that...

Column: Thor franchise nails humor with new director

Column: “Thor” franchise nails humor with new director

Parker Aniszewski November 8, 2017

Once a year, it seems like a major comic book franchise tries to do something new and unexpected, and it usually either works out really well for the franchise or tanks any possibilities of any future...

Column: Netflixs MindHunter brings life to a stale genre

Column: Netflix’s “MindHunter” brings life to a stale genre

Parker Aniszewski October 25, 2017

The world of TV is changing right before our eyes. The allure of a basic cable channel run is seemingly gone, as more and more of our entertainment moves online. The leader of the online revolution has...

Film Column: Blade Runner 2049 is well worth the time

Film Column: “Blade Runner 2049” is well worth the time

Parker Aniszewski October 11, 2017

The key to good sci-fi is an understanding of the parallels with modern society and a good mix of futuristic technology with intriguing plots. It is hard to pull off a good sci-fi film, but luckily my...

Kingsman sequel lacks depth of the first

“Kingsman” sequel lacks depth of the first

Parker Aniszewski September 27, 2017

Spy movies are boring. James Bond is boring. Yet, if I told you there was a spy movie franchise that doesn’t take itself seriously in the slightest yet feels more grounded than some of the bigger budget...

New It cast shines in classic story remake

New “It” cast shines in classic story remake

Parker Aniszewski September 13, 2017

When I first heard that the Stephen King novel “It” would be remade for the big screen instead of a ABC TV miniseries, I felt two very different ways. One, I was sick of remakes and remasters of older...

Review: Logan Lucky

Review: “Logan Lucky”

Parker Aniszewski August 30, 2017

Studio interference can either completely butcher a film, or provide the necessary guidance to get the movie to the correct place, not only in the eyes of the Studio but also the director. The newest movie...

The Genius of the Tragic Comedy

The Genius of the Tragic Comedy

Parker Aniszewski April 26, 2017

Think back on your favorite comedic moments in film. When I think about my favorite moments of pure comedic genius, almost every one of them has some level of tragedy that inspires the comedic events,...

Why Thor: Ragnarok will be the best from Marvel yet

Why Thor: Ragnarok will be the best from Marvel yet

Parker Aniszewski April 12, 2017

Nine years ago, superhero movies were not the hot button commodity they are today However, they still had success at the box office, from Sam Raimi’s original “SpiderMan” “Trilogy” (Let's just...

'Dazed and Confused' director returns with new movie

'Dazed and Confused' director returns with new movie

Parker Aniszewski March 29, 2017

Richard Linklater is a director many might not know by name, yet he has directed many memorable and iconic movies. From “Dazed and Confused,” “School of Rock,” “The Before Trilogy,” and most...

Review: Get Out features smart and satirical writing

Review: “Get Out” features smart and satirical writing

Parker Aniszewski March 1, 2017

Good horror movies are hard to come by, and even harder to make. The same can be said about good comedies, and mixing the two genres can result in something great, or something horrible. Luckily, “Get...

Hell or High Water is straightforward and simplistic

“Hell or High Water” is straightforward and simplistic

Parker Aniszewski February 15, 2017

Director David Mackenzie's “Hell or High Water,” is a 2016 limited release movie starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Jeff Bridges. Pine and Foster play two brothers who need to raise $43,000 in order...

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