Celebrating the magic of movies
We’ve all been spending a lot of time at home lately as we protect ourselves and other from COVID-19. I’ve used a lot of my extra time at home to watch a lot of movies, especially ones that I haven’t had time to watch or have been on my list for a long time. Plus, … Continue reading Best movies I’ve watched during quarantine (so far)
Afraid you'll be stuck at home for extended periods of time in the upcoming weeks? Fear not! Here are some classics, new hits and some of my personal favorites you can watch for free at home. Netflix Blade RunnerDriveFerris Bueller’s Day OffHairsprayInceptionScott Pilgrim vs. the WorldShrek the MusicalSnowpiercerSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseWine Country Hulu BooksmartGood Will … Continue reading Your Ultimate Quarantine Watchlist
Romantic comedies have a bad rap. Usually belittled as “chick flicks,” rom coms have a lot of fun and don’t usually take themselves too seriously. Sometimes there’s nothing better than watching two attractive people laugh, argue, fight and fall in love over an hour and a half. The stories may all be basically the same, … Continue reading Five cheesy and heartfelt rom coms for Valentine’s Day
The Oscars are almost here! 2019 was the year I really started to pay attention to movies that weren’t just Marvel or Star Wars, and there have been some incredible movies released this year (and some not-so-great ones). This is also the first year where I’ve seen every movie nominated for Best Picture, so I … Continue reading Predicting the 2020 Oscars
The 2010s were a great decade for movies. Sure, the Marvel universe, blockbuster franchises and Disney remakes dominated the box office, but an incredible range of stories were told over the last 10 years. Stories from new and different perspectives that challenged the way we see and empathize with others. Stories that took us to … Continue reading Favorite and best movies of the 2010s
I watched a LOT of movies in 2019. Some were good (like Rocketman), some were not (like Dark Phoenix), some will haunt my dreams for the rest of my life (like Cats), and a few became instant classics. Here are my top 10 movies of 2019 and the entire list of new movies I saw … Continue reading Top 10 movies of 2019
I don’t even remember my life before Star Wars. In a lot of ways, it was my gateway between Disney cartoons and the rest of the cinematic world. As best I can remember, I first saw the original trilogy when I was around 7 years old. It was the 20th anniversary of A New Hope’s … Continue reading What Star Wars means to me
2019 was a record-setting year for movies. Beloved franchises like The Avengers, Star Wars and How to Train Your Dragon closed out final chapters of their franchises and original stories like Parasite, Knives Out and Jojo Rabbit also did well, delivering a wide variety of movie options for moviegoers to enjoy. Now with 2019 behind … Continue reading Most anticipated movies of 2020
Movies, like all art, are subjective, but Christmas movies in particular are one of the most subjective categories out there. Nostalgia plays a huge role in why people love certain Christmas movies. They remember watching Christmas movies as kids and the joy and laughter they brought. So what makes a good Christmas movie? Maybe the … Continue reading Naughty or Nice: Best and Worst Christmas movies
How many movies have you seen this year? If I listed the 10 highest grossing movies of the year, there’s a 50% chance you saw a Disney movie. The average American usually sees 5-6 movies in theaters each year and Disney is becoming an increasingly large portion of those movies. A big question the movie … Continue reading Is Disney too big?
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