5 Reasons ‘Stranger Things’ is Great
If you read my July wrap up, you know that I’ve been obsessed with Netflix’s new series, “Stranger Things.” I’m not alone; you can’t go online without another entertainment site talking about the...
View ArticleThe BBC 100 Greatest Films list presents a learning opportunity
I love lists. I know that’s not the critically correct thing to say — most critics go to great pains to say how much they hate compiling lists and how ranking art is futile, even as they regularly...
View ArticleThe Monthly Catch: Harry Potter, Sing Street, Kubo and more
I can’t believe we’re September already (sorry, this is coming a day late). It’s been a fast summer, and it feels like it was just yesterday that I was gearing up for Memorial Day weekend. Now we’re...
View ArticleThe Monthly Catch: Wilderpeople, Beatles, Raiders and more!
If you’re a constant reader, you’ve probably noticed my productivity has dropped a notch (or several) recently. This post was originally supposed to go live at the end of September, and here we are...
View Article5 pieces of pop culture to help you endure the election
The election. I know, I’m sick of it, too. But take heart: November 8 is less than a month away. One month from now, the political ads will stop, a candidate will have been chosen, and we’ll begin the...
View ArticleMy favorite (non-movie) pop culture of 2016!
2016 is coming to a close. And while there are a lot of reasons to be happy that we’re saying goodbye to this year, let’s not forget that this wasn’t a terrible year in every area. True, we might be...
View ArticleHoly Week Viewing: 7 Films About Jesus
We’re about to enter the most important week of the Christian faith. As we commemorate Palm Sunday this weekend, our attention will then turn from the Triumphal Entry to the road to Gethsemane in...
View ArticleWhat Are the Greatest Comedies of All Time?
Comedy films and comedians often don’t get the respect they deserve from film buffs. Think of the last pure comedy or comedic performance to walk away with an Academy Award or to top an end-of-the-year...
View ArticleThe best underrated Steven Spielberg
This weekend, HBO airs its documentary “Spielberg,” a 2.5-hour long overview of the career of America’s most beloved director. I wouldn’t be a film fan if it wasn’t for Spielberg. “E.T.” was the first...
View ArticleMovie of the Week: Haunted House Extravaganzas
For the month of October, the Movie of the Week will be Halloween-related (although not necessarily horror). This week, I have four selections around one theme. Growing up, I was a big haunted house...
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