Celebrating the magic of movies
What makes a movie star? In the simplest terms, it’s an actor who can get people to go see their movies based on their presence alone. For most of Hollywood’s history, movie stars were the engine used to get people to the theater. You had to see the new Cary Grant movie, the new Meryl … Continue reading I don’t think we appreciate Ryan Gosling enough
We’ve finally reached the end of my top 25 movies of the century so far! This project has been so much fun, giving me an excuse to revisit some amazing films and really consider why I think they’re so special. I tried to balance my personal favorites with those undeniable masterpieces, reaching a final list … Continue reading Top 25 movies of the century so far: No. 5-1
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
Here's to the fools who dream... It took me a long time to fully realize my love of musicals. Sure, I grew up in the Disney Renaissance so most of the earliest movies I saw were musicals, but I didn’t really understand their impact as a seven-year-old. As I got older, I saw some other … Continue reading All-time Top 10: La La Land
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