It’s impossible to talk about “X” without mentioning its strong tribute to 1970s American New Cinema. The opening scene shows a van of young people driving down a country road, with grainy sunlight, dry landscapes, and a constant sense of unease. It feels so much like Tobe Hooper’s classic that it almost recreates it perfectly. Horror fans will recognize and appreciate this familiar visual style. But this film is more than just a tribute. It also acts as a counter-narrative, taking a different approach from classic horror. For example, in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jack Nicholson smashes a door with an axe. In “X,” the trapped woman changes the usual […]

This film was incredibly confusing, but that confusion is key to its main point. In a multiverse where nihilism and love intersect, emotional connection emerges as a powerful response to chaos. The story moves viewers from a laundromat to the farthest reaches of the universe. Director Daniels fully leans into strange and crude humor, creating a silly but touching sci-fi story that feels uniquely their own. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once is the 2023 Academy Award-winning Best Picture, directed by the duo known as “The Daniels,” Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

From the start, you wonder why he’s driving alone and what leads him to make such questionable choices. The ending is somewhat abstract, so it may not appeal to everyone. Tom Hardy's acting is outstanding. Even though he only talks to others by phone while driving, you can easily picture the people on the other end. Holding attention for 80 minutes alone in a car must have been tough, but the film remains gripping throughout.