Five Movies To See If You Liked 'Turning Red'
“If you’re like me, and you enjoyed Turning Red, here are a few other movies you might want to check out that touch on some similar themes.”
Should I See 'Dog'? 10 Questions Answered
“My significant other is demanding I see this with her. I don’t like Channing Tatum and I don’t like dog movies. Is there anything in there for me to enjoy?”
What I've learned from watching classic movies
“I think it is absolutely vital for film lovers to honor, admire, and learn from these early classics. You are selling yourself short if you’re only paying attention to the now.”
'In The Heights' is being ignored in awards season and that sucks
“In The Heights is a gorgeous, wonderful film that was a bright spot in a year where we really needed one. I just wish it was getting the recognition it truly deserves.”
Why ‘Ozark’ Should Be a Model for Villain Origin Stories
“Hollywood should learn some lessons from Ozark on this, because villain origin stories are in vogue and, frankly, they all kind of suck.”
Severus Snape vs Hans Gruber: What is the Definitive Character of Alan Rickman’s Career?
“If aliens came down to earth and asked for one and only one movie to completely understand Alan Rickman the movie actor, which would you choose. It is an insanely difficult choice between Hans Gruber and Severus Snape.”
Do Movie Musicals Need Box Office Stars? (Whether They Can Sing or Not?)
“We might just have to admit that, maybe, movies do need movie stars to get box office traction.”
‘Pushing Daisies’ Deserves More
“‘Pushing Daisies’ was the quirky combination of romance and crime that we all needed. So why did this show run for such a short time? Why were we left with so little of this masterpiece to enjoy?”
Ranking the Disney “Zombies” Movie Trilogy Songs
“‘Zombies’ follows a classic formula: base your soundtrack on pop songs with an irresistible hook and ground your movie with a message of inclusion and equality.”
Gone But Not Forgotten: Why You Should Binge the Hit Sitcom ‘Superstore’
“Have you ever worked retail? Have you suffered the agony of delivering the customer service experience? I’m sure that you have WAY too many stories about rude customers, ridiculous managers, and creepy coworkers. I’ve been there myself. And that’s a big reason why Superstore is one of my favorite sitcoms of all time.”
'The Chuck Bass Conundrum' : Romanticizing Abusers Onscreen
“There is nothing sexy about toxic masculinity, and it’s time for abusers to be held accountable – not glamorized – on screen and off.”
How TV shows are sticking the landing better than ever
“Every show should know how it’s going to end, or at least have a good idea of when to stop. Thankfully, I think more and more shows are moving in this direction.”
Sia's film, "Music" excludes autistic artists while capitalizing on their essence
“The backlash surrounding Sia’s “Music” brings up a unique opportunity to discuss how disabled people are viewed in society, film, and media.”
How 'Big Mouth' Uses Song for Effective Sex Education
“If ‘Big Mouth’, a raunchy, comedic musical-style show can help eliminate the shame around sex and puberty then it’s one of the best methods of sex education.”