Gabe Lapalombella

1 month ago | movieswetextedabout.com | Gabe Lapalombella

Media like James Bond and Mission Impossible deliver a sleek, action-packed adventure in the spy genre. However, what many would consider the best spy material does things differently. Instead, more thought-provoking spy-fare focuses on the process and tradecraft. Films like Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy, and A Most Wanted Man are better examples of spy media filled with depth. Being a fan of that material myself made The Agency a thoroughly entertaining and thoughtful piece of spy entertainment.

1 month ago | movieswetextedabout.com | Gabe Lapalombella

Society’s infatuation with social media has grown and evolved over the years. What started with sites connecting long-distance/old friends (looking at you, Facebook) has morphed into something else. The culture constantly compares itself, making it hard for the younger generation to grow without feeling bad about themselves. Such a methodology has made it prime real estate for Hollywood to satirize the growing digital age.

1 month ago | movieswetextedabout.com | Gabe Lapalombella

HBO’s The White Lotus proved a revelation upon its release in 2021. The results of seasons one and two delivered one of the most entertaining series in recent memory. Show creator and writer Mike White struck a seamless balance, providing a sharp satire and critique of the rich. Not only did he make a show with things to say, but never made it feel like homework. Over two seasons, he created something thought-provoking, incredibly funny, and highly entertaining.

1 month ago | movieswetextedabout.com | Gabe Lapalombella

The Sundance Film Festival is a home for independent cinema. It’s somewhere for creatives and filmmakers to express themselves through obscure art. Being so obscure can lead to many films garnering a pulverizing response. It can sometimes lead films down the awards show circuit, like 2022’s best picture winner, Coda, and 2025’s two-time Oscar nominee, A Real Pain. Both films premiered at Sundance without any expectations of Oscar gold.

2 months ago | movieswetextedabout.com | Gabe Lapalombella

Of the three plus years of the virtual Sundance I have attended, 2025’s felt like the weirdest yet. The films had varying qualities of success, varying from good middling to downright bad. As the festival progressed, I began to think this was the weakest year yet. That is until I saw what was quickly my favorite title amongst Sundance this year.