Celebrating the magic of movies
Let me ask a question: is it possible to be nostalgic for a decade you never personally experienced? I was born in 1990, which was a pretty great time to be born in terms of movie history. My childhood in the 90s was defined by the Disney Renaissance and the birth of Pixar. The 2000s … Continue reading Why the 80s had the most excellent movies
Look, the Star Wars prequel trilogy is never going to be included in the greatest movies of all time list. After decades of holding the original trilogy on a high pedestal, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith fell short of what many Star Wars fans expected. While each of … Continue reading How ‘The Clone Wars’ makes ‘Revenge of the Sith’ a better movie
When I was in high school, you were either fully obsessed with Twilight or vehemently against it. I definitely fell into the latter camp. At the time, I was fully invested in all things Harry Potter, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Twilight was supposed to be a cheap knockoff that only girls liked … Continue reading So I finally watched all the Twilight 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
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