EDITORIAL: James Takes A Look Back At His Favorite Films of 2016

I know, I know, it's March, the Oscars are over, who still cares about 2016 right? Well, I do, because I have never been a part of the usual rush at the end of December in giving out the "Best Films of the Year" lists without really having had a good look at the whole spectrum of films of the year.

Now of course, I will never in my life be able to see every film that came out in 2016, nor can I say that I've seen everything I wanted to see, but 92 films in, I can confidently say that this year I got a lot covered and took my time to do so as it is hard, because of distribution, to see everything that's worth viewing by the end of December. 

Side By Side: DAZED AND CONFUSED vs. EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week we take a look at Richard Linklater's DAZED AND CONFUSED, and it's spiritual successor, EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!  Enjoy!

Side by Side: DAZED AND CONFUSED vs. EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week we will be comparing Richard Linklater's classic DAZED AND CONFUSED, with his quasi-follow up, EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!  Enjoy!

Movie Review: EVERYBODY WANTS SOME

To live in a time when Richard Linklater is making movies and I get to see them at the cinema is one of the greatest joys of my life, watching a Linklater movie no matter if for the first or the umpteenth time is simply one of the highlights of my life. The master of on-screen emotion and humanity is back with another touching, nostalgic yet at the same time entertaining and funny portrayal of youth and life that once again taught me so much about myself and about the world it is flattering to get such an experience given to you so liberally and endearingly.