I, Tonya (2017) - 100 Words or Less

Comparable to Goodfellas in its execution, an experimental powerhouse of direction and narrative playfulness. Snubbed for best picture at The Oscars this year, this film deserves more praise for being more intelligent and introspective than the subject matter deserves. Bolstered by an amazing ensemble cast, Margot Robbie’s depiction of Tonya Harding as a sympathetic, heartbreaking figure is as fascinating as it is polarizing. The narrative plays with facts, acting as a gonzo, meta-fictional satire of media sensationalism and toxic American pop culture. Culminating in a film more Grecian tragedy than Hollywood biopic, I, Tonya is a charming, fun, and smart surprise. (9/10)