You can’t hide from them. Almost no one can. It's deep into October and that’s when the strange comes out. The trees aren’t even right. Their once lush green leaves have faded into those all too familiar shades of orange and yellow. That means any
Every once in a while, you wake up in one of those moods. You look out the window at the birds peacefully chirping and say, “Not today.” Sometimes you just don’t want to be serenaded as you drink your mocha frappe chai latte or whatever beverage people are into
If somehow you were plucked from your life and dropped into a much earlier time period, you probably wouldn’t be tending crops or forging iron into armor. You’d be labeled a wizard. Or worse, a witch. Not because you can conjure a ball of fire, but because that
My friend's uncle's doctor (once removed) recommends that anyone operating heavy machinery remain conscious at all times. Sounds like a reasonable ask. Unfortunately, my body doesn't always get the memo. It's almost like I'm not really in control. Sometimes, when
You know all those movies and their star-studded casts? Well, you can keep ‘em, for now anyway. At the time of this writing, their services won’t be needed. Instead, let’s take a look at a film that features only one big-name actor. In fact, this single
Back and forth. Back and forth. The pendulum swings across your face. It’s looking for a way in, trying to get a hold of your mind, even if it’s just for a few moments. And if you didn’t attend Professor Snape’s Defense Against the Dark Arts
There’s a question that has always hovered over the artistic and creative space. Are these people truly doing this for the love of the game, or for the reward and the fame? I think a lot of people try to convince themselves it's the former. Ideally, that’
Here’s a completely factual statement that definitely can’t be refuted in any way. If you’ve quoted anything lately, odds are it came from a movie. Even with all the great writers, philosophers, and poets at our disposal, you’re more likely to hear someone deliver, “If you
Who doesn’t like a ridiculous movie premise? Okay, maybe I'm in the minority here, but I see value in the absurd. Films that dare to ask the heavy hitting questions like: What if a dog could play basketball? Or what if hordes of zombies crashed the events
We live in a “what have you done for me lately” kind of world. Apparently, that means I’m not doing enough. Here’s my dilemma. The studio is on me pretty hard about my next project. I have two or three scripts basically ready to go. Two of them
This is not a drill. There is a serious international incident brewing, the kind that if not settled soon is going to lead to quite a lot of unpleasantness. Ironically, its resolution will as well. Yes, it’s pretty much a win-lose, lose-win scenario, if that makes any
January 10th, 1999. It's a day that will live in cable TV infamy. And no, this has nothing to do with Friends. We’re trying to highlight good TV here. I’m kidding around, obviously. I haven’t even seen enough of Friends to have an opinion on
film analysis
Most of us don’t get on a roller coaster expecting a nice, simple, easy, boring ride. You’re there for the thrill, the twists and turns, the adrenaline rush that comes from the high speeds, the sudden drops, and that feeling of unpredictability. This might cause a little stir,
Cinematic oddities
INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT A mirror. Slightly cracked. A lone figure staring into it. The room is dim, strands of light piercing through just enough to keep the darkness at bay. Only the faint humming of a dying refrigerator cuts through the silence. The figure leans in closer, like it’s
In life, there are certain unwritten rules that should simply be followed. Be polite and respectful of others, chew with your mouth closed, and under no circumstances should you play high-stakes poker with anyone wearing a red tracksuit. That last rule is especially important if the individual in question
Fear has a way of latching onto you. At times, it can seem irrational, like the instant jolt one might experience at the sight of a harmless spider dangling from the ceiling. Still, the feeling is real and understanding it is easier said than done. Even some of history’s
commentary
There’s no easy way to say this, but reviews kinda suck. They’ve managed to infiltrate a large portion of our daily lives – the things we eat, buy, and experience. It’s gotten so bad that something as routine as an oil change is met with a “ please give