Hollis Films

"In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town." - IMDB Synopsis When I first saw this film, what stood out to me was the duality of the story. Like one half was the horror film about the town of Derry, while the other half was a coming of age story of a group a friends during their summer break. The film gave enough time for us to know each individual kid and grow emotionally attached to them and their bond with each other.  The casting was absolutely phenomenal for this reason. All the kids were extremely talented and had great chemistry with each other. I absolutely adored Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie. Finn Wolfhard, who was an up and coming star at the time, was a joy to watch. Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, and Jeremy Ray Taylor as Bill, Beverly, and Ben stood out as well. And of course, Bill Skarsgard as the infamous clown, It, w

"A contemporary prequel to Psycho, giving a portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years, and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is." - IMDB Synopsis Now, this show took me by surprise. As a fan of the original film, Psycho, I had certain expectations. But this show blew all of them right out of the water. Cast Freddie Highmore and my love for the movie were the initial reasons why I added this to my watch list. I grew up watching Highmore in films like Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and the Spriderwick Chronicles. His portrayal of Norman is really the greatest role I've seen him in in the 15+ years I've watched him. He was able to present so many different sides of the character, from the sly, charismatic Norman, to the emotional, innocent Norman, to the Mother. As the seasons progressed, so did my awe and admiration to one of my favorite actors of all time. Especially in those final seasons, I was

"The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption." - IMDB Synopsis This is such a fun movie to not just watch, but to break down given how layered the film is. I'm not promising this to be a full on analysis of Pulp Fiction, but I will share any thoughts I have had after watching this movie a few times. The movie starts of with a dictionary definition of 'Pulp Fiction,' saying a pulp fiction is "characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper." Knowing the characters, the title now seems quite fitting. The pace and irony is set up brilliantly in the opening dining scene. You have a lovely young couple having a casual conversation about crime, and the scene ends with them starting a crime with upbeat music leading into the credits. That's pretty much the tone of the entire movie. You become attached to these nice people who are actually very horrible c

"Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard." - IMDB Synopsis Prisoner of Azkaban is a major fan favorite in the Harry Potter fandom. This is ultimately due to the godlike aesthetic the film has. The coloring has much darker and bluer tones than the first films. The lighting is also way darker, reflecting the darker tones of the story. The music carries a different kind of magical enchantment compared to John Williams' early work in the franchise. And the costumes are altered completely, also adding to a new freshness that we see in the 3rd movie. Alfonso Cuaron essentially delivers one of the most unique Harry Potter experiences we've ever witnessed. All the aesthetic came from his creative input. He understood that the 3rd installment needed to see character growth of the main chara