Review
Wandavision and FATWS Show That Phase 4 Could Be the Best of the Entire MCU
We are currently experiencing one of the greatest eras of superhero media of all time. As a massive superhero fan myself, I am thrilled to see such a wide variety of superhero content gaining notoriety in mainstream media.
Hip-Hop’s “Middle Child” Delivers Something For All Rap Fans
Jermaine Cole, more commonly known by “J. Cole,” is one of the most underrated rappers of his generation. While considered one of the “big three” of the new era of rap (with Drake and Kendrick Lamar), he is often discredited and underappreciated by many rap fans.
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.
Margot Robbie and The Studio Behind Promising Young Woman
When you think of powerful cinematic icons from the past few years, Margot Robbie is sure to make the list.
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?
Carnival of Souls
A tragic car accident, a mysterious abandoned carnival, a lost young woman, and a foreboding black and white atmosphere are all parts of the obscure indie horror film, Carnival of Souls. Carnival of Souls was a 1962 black and white film by director Herk Harvey, st
Academic Motivation from Movies, Games, and the Stage
Finding motivation for summer classes can be hard. The prospect of laying in the sun and relaxing is often a lot stronger than the urge to do schoolwork. This idle summer mode extends into fall semester too, and it takes time to focus on academics again.
From Stadium to Screen: Why Sports Movies Resonate
I’ve rarely met a kid who didn’t dream of being an Olympic athlete. In my experience, “Olympian” is up there with “the President” and “Superman” in terms of children’s answers to the question: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Why Demon Slayer has the Potential to be the Next Big Mainstream Anime
I recently watched Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the movie: Mugen Train. It was the first movie I’ve seen in theaters since before the pandemic. After waiting months for the film to release in the U.S after initially only showing in Japan, my expectations were very high.
