Good evening, readers. Tonight, I have the pleasure of sharing links to the newest episode of my podcast, Moviehouse Mystics, which I co-host with Koda Uhl. Every episode involves one of us introducing the other to our favorite movies. This particular episode covers Koda introducing me to 2018’s Bad Times at the El Royale, starring …
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97th Academy Awards: DID NOT CARE
As a high school senior, I was filled with ambition and dreams about entering the film industry and possibly soaring to success by winning an Oscar (or more). But as I drink my coffee and watch the sunrise through my peripherals on the morning after the 97th Academy Awards, I can write that I did …
CONCLAVE
While Edward Berger’s Conclave brings an iconic cast of beloved actors, who deliver superb performances and offers thought-provoking themes, I do not believe it should be prioritized when asked for recommendations on recently released films. It is certainly worth watching, but not as soon as possible. So often when we think of the depiction of the Catholic …
A Complete Unknown
I am generally wary of biopics, as I think they are simply made for Oscar bait. Your team could definitely catch the attention of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences if you are seeking to recreate an aesthetic of a bygone era (be it costumes, set design, makeup, music, or even using production …
WICKED: Worth Everything
Twenty years ago, the Broadway musical, Wicked, took the world by storm as Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenowith gave audiences the backstory to the witches Elphaba and Glinda of Oz (respectively). While I never saw the play nor indulged in its soundtrack, its existence always seemed to follow me like a shadow that I had no …
Gladiator 2: Belly Flop
So how often do we think about the Roman Empire? The internet has been abuzz with this topic for the last few years. Normally I dislike engaging in trends, but I realize that I am bound by honor to participate due to one of my tattoo’s being a quote from the Aeneid by Virgil There are many …
A Pivotal Moment in Cinema
Many years ago, I lamented that iconic filmmakers were distributing their newest movies through streaming services. Budgeting is a factor; I will concede that. It is easy to be romantic when you are not considering your resources and budget. I believed that movies were meant to be seen in a communal manner; a shared experience …
The Happy Endings of Stanley Kubrick
Darkness looms over the filmography of Stanley Kubrick. From the spacecraft run by the murderous artificial intelligence; dystopian London seeking to eradicate ultraviolence; the ruins of Vietnam; the isolated Overlook Hotel; or the War Room of the Pentagon; Kubrick was willing to explore what terrified others and has led many to despair about the future …
To My Mom: Thank You
I just learned that this week marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise with the premiere of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on Fox Kids August 28, 1993. It was a staple for my generation’s childhood. Should any kids ask any adult about Power Rangers, they will experience a release of nostalgia they did …
THE BLACK HIGGINS CLAN
What I am about to share with the world (or at least to my few followers) is a writing project that I have had on my mind since I was a teenager. It has been stewing in my mind for over a decade, and I hope that by sharing key plot summaries and a character …
The City of Cinema 