Mikael Byrd
From Toronto Streets to Superbowl Stardom: The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Album Explained
As an avid Weeknd fan, my friends and family have come to me quite often over the past year with questions about the After Hours era persona that The Weeknd has adopted in his album cover, music videos, live performances, as well as his social media.
Moonrise Kingdom: Stop Making Sense
“In order to show you how a big symphony orchestra is put together, Benjamin Britten has written a big piece of music, which is made up of smaller pieces that show you all the separate parts of the orchestra.” As these words come from a small record player in the Bishop household, members of
What can 9 to 5 Teach Us?
From Battleship Potemkin to The Pursuit of Happyness, the labor film is a genre that continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
Community: A Hidden Gem from a Decade of Iconic Sitcoms
Community was one of those shows that I knew I had to watch but never had the time to. While quarantine wasn’t good for much, It did give me the chance to finally watch the 2011 sitcom I had heard so much about.
Moonlight, the blueprint for modern coming-of-age movies everywhere
When Moonlight won the Oscar for best picture in 2016, it came as a shock, not because the film wasn’t of sufficient quality, but because it didn’t fit in with the kinds of films that are usually selected.
Godzilla vs Kong: a Monster Showdown for the Ages
Of all of the films that Warner Brothers announced they would release both in theaters on streaming services in 2021, Godzilla vs. Kong was one of the most highly anticipated.
Oscar-Winning Soul is an Instant Classic That Brings Pixar Animation Studios Back Into the Limelight
With Disney having so many successful studios under its control, like Marvel and Star Wars, I feel as though older studios like Pixar can become slightly overshadowed at times.
Pan’s Labyrinth: A Rorschach Test
Ambiguous stories can be as infuriating as they are fun to discuss. Weeks after watching Pan’s Labyrinth, I was looking for answers and debating with my friend about the faun, the ending, and anything that seemed unresolved.
A “Romeo and Juliet” by Any Other Name…
It’s no secret that Shakespeare’s play about star-cross’d lovers has become a popular source of inspiration for countless generations of artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians. The number of movies alone that are based on it is staggering. But are all adaptations alike in dignity?
Why You Should Be Playing Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) for four to six players, plus the Dungeon Master (DM). Ever since I watched James Franco’s character in Freaks and Geeks play D&D one year ago, I’ve wanted to take part in this glorious fantasy game.
