Be a Guide, Not a Gatekeeper
One of the more infamous examples of gatekeeping in recent memory is how toxic Star Wars ‘fans’ harassed and attacked the cast members of the recent Star Wars films. Passion for something you love is valid and understandable. However, the instant that anyone attempts to use that passion to attack others or to claim agency over a given work, it ceases to be a good thing.
Pandemic Comfort Foods
“Here are a few of the things I’ve been diving back into recently, what I may revisit soon, and some new items I may want to give a try.”
The Importance of a Good Soundtrack
“When it comes to movies, the best way to set the atmosphere and intention of a scene is by the use of music and a soundtrack. As an audience member, this helps gives you the tone and mood of what is happening in a scene, even before a specific moment happens.”
5 Podcasts for Aspiring TV & Film Makers
Podcasts are very popular nowadays. There are so many podcasts on so many different topics, but if you are a movie-making and TV show fan like me or a young filmmaker, there are podcasts that talk about everything starting from casting to editing. Here are some of them.
Star Trek vs. Star Wars: The Argument to End All Debate
“Here I am to prove, once and for all, that Star Trek is a better movie franchise than Star Wars.”
The Greatest Trilogies of All Time – Part 2
“What are the greatest film trilogies of all time? Our Chief Film Critic, Ken Jones, gives us his choices.”
The 15 Greatest Film Trilogies of All Time – Part 1
“What are the greatest film trilogies of all time? Our Chief Film Critic, Ken Jones, gives us his choices.”