Review: Robert Smigel’s ‘The Week Of’
“Like an aging fighter that steps into the ring on short notice, Robert Smigel’s ‘The Week Of’ is overweight, unfocused and hungry for a paycheck.”
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: April 2018 Revelations
In the Vague Visages Writers’ Room on Slack, freelancers were asked to comment about new discoveries from April 2018.
Review: Janus Metz’s ‘Borg vs McEnroe’
“‘Borg vs McEnroe’ loses momentum during its tennis sequences, but that’s just a minor complaint. Advantage LaBeouf.”
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 4.27.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 4.13.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 3.30.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Formative Films
In the Vague Visages Writers’ Room on Slack, freelancers were asked to comment about films that influenced their formative years.
Let the Right Light In: On Escapism, Coping Mechanisms and Master Projections in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘The Master’
“The processing conversation is perhaps the most telling sequence of all, as Quell submits to The Master — the Master Projection — and acknowledges his own self-deception.”
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Favorite Films, Albums and Books of 2017
Vague Visages Writers on Their Favorite 2017 Releases
The Bees Won’t Sting: On Celebrity Adoration, Hollywood Misdirection and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Boogie Nights’
“At some point, you’ve got to take down the celebrity posters, or at least reassess what they represent.”
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Favorite Film Noir Moments
In the Vague Visages Writers’ Room on Facebook, freelancers were asked to comment about their favorite film noir moments in celebration of #Noirvember.
Photo Essay: ‘Campaign Trail 2016 / Bill Clinton in Fargo’ by Q.V. Hough
“Welcome to Fargo, Bill. No security, no problem.”
Netflix from 5 to 6: Reed Morano’s ‘Meadowland’
“With ‘Meadowland,’ Reed Morano doesn’t shy away from pain, and neither should Netflix viewers.”
Vague Visages Short Stories: Bleeding and Breathing Deeply by Q.V. Hough
Vague Visages Short Stories #7: Bleeding and Breathing Deeply by Q.V. Hough (Fargo, North Dakota)
Sunday Spaghetti: Tonino Valerii’s ‘Day of Anger (I giorni dell’ira)’
“‘Day of Anger’ is a tightly-structured film about societal influencers and people on the fringe that need somebody in their corner.”
Review: Fabrice Du Welz’s ‘Message from the King’ (Netflix Original)
“For the most part, ‘Message from the King’ doesn’t mess around.”
Hopes and Fears in Helsinki: Pirjo Honkasalo’s ‘Concrete Night’
“The harsh dialogue may not connect, but the visuals most certainly will.”
Photo Essay: ‘Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Parade 2017’ by Q.V. Hough
“When I moved back to Fargo, I began thinking more about visual themes, which ultimately inspired Vague Visages.”
Vague Visages Is FilmStruck: Q.V. Hough on Federico Fellini’s ‘8 1/2′
“The moments of realization transcend the typical viewing experience.”
Review: Esteban Crespo’s ‘Amar’
“‘Amar’ is passionate without being pretentious.”