A Tale of Two Wars (and Two Worlds)Beyond action spectacle, “The War of the Worlds” film adaptions offer illuminating glimpses into the American psyche.May 22May 22
DREAM SCENARIO and the Horror of Being PerceivedNicolas Cage and writer/director Kristoffer Borgli dwell on perception, dreams, and zebras.Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
Streaming Is Not Our FriendCinema is at our fingertips…but so is another rewatch of The Office.Nov 24, 20231Nov 24, 20231
AI’s Seductive Siren SongAI sings a sweet song — full of productivity, speed, and cost savings. But could that promise ultimately be empty? And what if it is?Jun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
Rewatching THE WALKING DEAD or: Seeing How Much Potential This Show SquanderedRewatching one of my favorite shows served to illustrate where it went wrong — and what it could have been.Aug 13, 20211Aug 13, 20211
Revamping High School Reading ListsI think it’s time for high school reading lists to be updated — or, at the very least, adjusted.Jul 11, 2021Jul 11, 2021
Ari Aster’s Search for the Soul of HorrorThe renowned filmmaker has a unique perspective on the genre.Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
An Ode To Innocence and PovertyHow The Florida Project reveals the complexities of poverty through children’s eyes.Apr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
How Phil Scott Gets Re-Elected In Bernie Sanders’ VermontDespite being a reliably blue state, the moderate Republican has garnered a healthy amount of support from both parties.Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Horror Films Need To Get Rid of Jump Scares — Here’s Why.The crutch of mainstream horror has run its course.Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020