These are the names you’re going to want to keep an eye on in the 2020s.
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“While the infamous “wax on, wax off” line is quoted routinely by anyone born before 1990, Miyagi was obviously saying and teaching more than just how to shine a car. He emphasized the importance of breathing whenever he taught a new exercise to Danielson. While breathwork and meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, it wasn’t until recently that science had actually shown specific physical and mental benefits of doing so.”
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“The first full-length film by Autumn de Wilde, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, is filled with spectacular scenery, music, and characters to remind us of the lighter and darker sides of love and matchmaking.”
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Tom Hanks can be our film guide through the stress of coronavirus.
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“As a Quentin Tarantino fan, you could not have expected me to miss out on writing about his newest film. This story highlights some important metaphysical aspects not only about life, but about history as well.”
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“In the movie, Drax's pain and grief from losing his family consume him which gets the whole crew in trouble a few times. Emotions are powerful. But we do have the ability to control how they affect our behavior.”
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The best films of the decade.
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The Top 20 Films of 2019.
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“We are all on our own journeys. Those closest to us might not know when we are struggling. Don’t wait for them to call you, for them to check in on you. It's really OK to reach out to them to ask for help. Even superheroes do it sometimes.”
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No one can seem to agree on what the best order is for watching these movies to maximize the viewing experience. Do you start with Episode I and work your way through the chronology of the story? Do you go in chronological order of when the movies were released? I give you the definitive order for watching Star Wars, from a certain point of view.
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Rotten Tomatoes is our most indispensable movie review site, and dismissing it is starting to become normal. Its time to remember why its so vital to our discussion of movies.
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I’m not usually one to advocate keeping franchises going, especially when they have very considerately ended, but I think that Disney should continue the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series with Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Swann as its central character. After all, she’s not just a full-blown pirate when all is said and done; she is the Pirate King.
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There is an insidious idea creeping into the movie-going experience. Something that drives up attendance without demanding higher quality in the product. A non-issue that can make a person feel like their life has been ruined when at most two hours of their life has been slightly tweaked. This threat to our sanity and our humanity is the spoiler: the idea that if you find out the big secret in a movie (or play or book) it ruins the whole thing.
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When presented with a new character for the first time, I immediately ask myself where am I going to find inspiration?
It’s during these times that I remember that Andy Serkis used his cat as his inspiration for the voice of Gollum. This story taught me to be open-minded about where I gain inspiration. There’s no need to religiously study the performances of BAFTA winning actors and attempt to copy and paste what they do. There’s a lot to be said for people watching. Or if you’re Mr. Serkis, pet watching.
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Recently, I saw Midsommar with a friend and we left the theater completely blown away by it and spent our entire drive back to his place talking about it. After I dropped him off and headed home, I started listening to a podcast that had an interview with the director, Ari Aster. When I got home, even though it had been a long day, I was not tired; I was still energized from having seen the film.
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Give us the songs, the dances, the people who train day in and day out to entertain and let them do what they do best. Just let them do it through a different medium.
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Pride Month is about more than wearing rainbow T-shirts from Target and walking in parades. There are so many more impactful ways to support the community. Perhaps the most natural way actors and other theatre artists like us can show our support is by seeking out LGBTQIA media that contributes to much-needed representation.
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