Film & TV
Juror #2 and the Perils of Intertextuality
Clint Eastwood's courtroom drama has a compelling concept, until it goes out of its way for a scene to recreate 12 Angry Men beat for beat. In doing so, it obscures its own thematic interests.
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Breaking Through: Why Filmmakers, Musicians, and Artists Thrive in Communities
Let's be honest—trying to "make it" as an artist can feel like screaming into the void. You're polishing that screenplay, perfecting those tracks, or building your portfolio, all while wondering if anyone who matters will ever see your work. I've talked
Film & TV
Sing Sing and the Redemption Found in Art
Sing Sing (2024) redefines prison drama, showing art as redemption. With a cast of formerly incarcerated men, it highlights theater’s power to transform lives and restore humanity.
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Why You Should Never Skip Intro
A television show's opening credits give free reign to creativity and style, leading to stunning sequences that become indispensable parts of their series.
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Plot Does Not Matter
Plot points. Plot twists. Plot holes. The plot thickens. Watch it for the plot. How about we focus on actual artistry instead?
Culture
Your Local Theater Needs You
Movie theaters are an endangered species, but they are an indisposable part of the cinematic ecosystem. If you care about film, support the ones near you.
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Sean Baker's Battle Cry: A Plea To Revive Cinema Culture
This past Sunday at the 2025 Oscars, a low-budget, independently made film took home five Academy Awards. Written and directed by Sean Baker this film won Best Picture, Best Lead Actress, and three others, undeniably consecrating its widespread success.
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James Bond Is Dead. Long Live James Bond.
With Amazon MGM taking over creative control of 007, the age of of Bond being synonymous with big-screen blockbusters is at and end. Brace yourself for the assault of spinoffs and streaming content.
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The Prescience of The Truman Show
Nearly 30 years after its release, The Truman Show has only grown in relevance, as everyone has come to join Truman as products trapped in a false world.
2046 is a Haze of Memories Past, Present, and Future
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Salieri and Suffering For Great Art
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The Intersection of Anime and Hip-Hop: Why 2015-2018 Was Filled With Nostalgia For So Many of Us
The golden era of lofi—from around 2014 to 2018—was different. For many Gen Z adults, those years aligned with middle and high school, a time when we were awkward, anxious, and coming of age. Anime and lofi weren’t just entertainment; they were places of comfort and escapism.