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New Episode of Moviehouse Mystics: Field of Dreams

The newest episode of Moviehouse Mystics has just launched! In this episode, Koda and I discuss the iconic 1989 baseball classic Field of Dreams; starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster, and Gaby Hoffman. The links to our platforms are provided below: YouTube- https://youtu.be/D_1J44WqecM?si=NUkIHNlVQhDMy497 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CMFBFNMXaeGAE93msrHWS?si=1eafc52c9990423b Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moviehouse-mystics/id1712034634?i=1000714737353 Don’t …

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Does the Dog Die?

It is no secret that I am a fan of horror movies. To me, they are the highest form of storytelling. In any story, there must be an obstacle to overcome that conveys a sense of worry or dread in the audience. From the bachelor party searching for the missing groom in The Hangover to Barbie undoing …

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No Question: the Greatest Monologue of All Time

By October of 1940, the European continent was almost entirely under control of Nazi Germany. During one of the bleakest moments in recorded world history, those in the free world must have murmured their concerns amongst each other. What would come next? What were they do to as a bloodthirsty dictator was expanding his territory? …

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Is This the Dumbest Character in Movie History?

In 1999, Cornell psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger authored a study addressing individuals’ learning experience and their levels of confidence along the way. Over one hundred studies found that individuals with the least familiarity with any subject were most likely to overrate their abilities. However, as individuals familiarize themselves with the subject, they reach …

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New Podcast Episode: THE GODFATHER (1972)

Dear subscribers, please enjoy the newest episode of Moviehouse Mystics in which Koda Uhl and I discuss The Godfather. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RuY7bE8tVGpGpbo7REk4r?si=7827950215194856 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moviehouse-mystics/id1712034634?i=1000703378222 YouTube: https://youtu.be/dP5876qd8yI?si=K3Jd2FSt3jPdkxcR Please remember to like, leave a 5-star review, and subscribe… and above all: tell your friends!!!

A Need for Inspiration. Now More than Ever.

Anybody familiar with me knows that I have other great interests besides movies. I am a passionate baseball fan, particularly a Red Sox fan (and I am anxious for this season to begin, as commentators cannot stop singing praises about the team’s depth and acquisitions from this offseason). I am also a man of faith …

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New Podcast Episode

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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