Life and love are crafted through choices and sacrifices. Tom Ford's adaptation of Susan and Tony, by Austin Wright, clearly shows how choice and sacrifice have an unequivocal role in determining one's path in life. Merriam-Webster defines sacrifice as "an act of offering to a deity something precious; especially : the killing of a victim on an altar."
Toni Erdmann is triumphant in its use of socially uncomfortable situations to pursue a relaxed and less serious take on life. The film follows uptight and determined business woman, Ines Conradi, played by Sandra Hüller, and her jester father, Winifred, a.k.a Toni Erdmann, played by Peter Simonischek. Their characters could not be more polar
Hell or High Water follows two brothers, Tanner and Toby, as they crusade through West Texas with a carefully crafted bank robbing system. The brothers are played by Chris Pine and Ben Foster. Tepid on their trail are the Texas Rangers, Marcus and Alberto. Played by Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham, respectively. The film falls victim
The Wrestler follows Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a famous wrestling figure from the 80's, as he finds his place in a world that has forgotten him. His life has transformed from fame into one that is more depressing and seeking companionship. Everything from his housing situation, an unfulfilling and demeaning job at a supermarket, loneliness,
Jaco Van Dormael's Mr. Nobody is an ambitious project in terms of concept and structure. The film dissects life's struggles and achievements through an examination of infinite choices, possibilities, and outcomes. Nothing happens in a vacuum, and this film functions as a vehicle to demonstrate this idea. An individual's path in life can be broken down
