Celebrating the magic of movies
I have been obsessed with Star Wars since I was seven years old. It ignited my love of stories and my love of movies. It’s been a core part of my being. Each era of the franchise has brought us something special that only Star Wars can do. It’s become one of our essential mythologies … Continue reading Star Wars should be so much more than ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
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
Another year has come and gone, and 2025 was a pretty fun year at the movies. We returned to Oz, Zootopia, and Pandora, saw seven “live action” dwarfs, retrained our dragons, rebirthed dinosaurs, and caused chaos in Hawaii with Lilo and Stitch. Tom Cruise completed his last (?) impossible mission, we hunted demons with the … Continue reading Top 10 movies of 2025
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
We are back with the next installment of my top 25 favorite movies of the 21st century so far! Make sure you’re caught up on numbers 25-16 and then read on to see what landed at numbers 15 through 11. Part 1: No. 25-21 Part 2: No. 20-16 15. Spirited Away (2001) Once you do … Continue reading Top 25 movies of the century so far: No. 15-11
Twenty-five years ago, we were all still breathing a sigh of relief that Y2K didn’t end up being a big deal. We were staring into the endless possibility of a new century with hope and excitement. And even if the century hasn’t turned out the way we thought it would (9/11, COVID-19, multiple financial crises, … Continue reading Top 25 movies of the century so far: No. 25-21
"That's one small step for man...one giant leap for mankind" First Man (2018) tells the story of Neil Armstrong and his journey to becoming the first man to step foot on the moon. Directed by Damien Chazelle, the film stars Ryan Gosling as Armstrong and Claire Foy as his wife Janet. The movie balances the … Continue reading All-time Top 10: First Man
September is usually a quiet month for movies, sitting in between the bombast of the summer blockbuster season and the release of awards contenders in the winter. But from horror to drama to animated family fun, there’s something for everyone. Check out the list below for some of the biggest and most interesting films to … Continue reading September Movie Preview
I love stories. I've always loved watching movies, television, and reading. Stories allow you to experience the world - past, present, future, and fictional. Whether it's an 11-year-old boy discovering he's a wizard for the first time or watching Neil Armstrong take his first step on the moon, stories let us live through the eyes … Continue reading Here goes nothing?
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