Well, it’s official, the Oscars mean nothing anymore. Oh, I know everyone wants to say they never meant anything, they’re just an opinion, or whatever, they don’t agree one year, or whatever so they say they’re of no value, but no, now, they have no value. NOW, they mean nothing. …
Read More »70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations Analysis!
I’ve had a weird feeling about television lately, at least going into this year’s Emmy nominations. Not sure entirely why, but I’ve had this growing sense that it’s mostly been an overall, odd year. It’s almost like it’s an off-year election, it’s critically important and major we’re not quite betting …
Read More »CANON OF FILM: ‘Big’
Essentially, 'Big' is one of dozens of remakes/re-imaginings of the 'Freaky Friday' formula, and it clearly remains clearly the best version of the story,
Read More »CANON OF FILM: ‘Election’
'Election' is a twisted dark satire that seems to feel more and more relevant and important with each passing viewing. It was a critical hit, but not a commercial one originally. Hit the jump to read more about the film!
Read More »CANON OF FILM: ‘Apollo 13’
In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we take a look back at Ron Howard‘s ‘Apollo 13’ in honor of ‘Solo‘ and ‘Arrested Development‘ season 5. APOLLO 13 (1995) [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/nEl0NsYn1fU”] Director: Ron Howard Screenplay: William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert based on the book “Lost Moon,” by Jim Lovell …
Read More »Amazon Prime’s Journey From ‘The Jungle’ to the Mountains of Mordor – What’s with All the Cancelations?
Oh-kay, it’s time to talk about Amazon. I know, I know, most of our streaming attention has been paid to Netflix lately, and it’s not undeserved to be honest, but-eh,- (sigh) well, basically at least brand-wise, I’ve always been more of an Amazon guy, at least until recently. One of …
Read More »CANON OF FILM: ‘Juno’
In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we honor of the release of Tully by taking a look back at Jason Reitman‘s directorial debut and coming-of-age-classic, Juno. For the story behind the genesis of the Canon, you can click here. JUNO (2007) Director: Jason Reitman Screenplay: Diablo Cody [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/K0SKf0K3bxg”] I shocked a …
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