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Film Review: Okja

I don’t exactly know how to feel after seeing Okja. It’s weird and beautiful and crazy and touching and funny and disgusting and hundreds of other things—all at once. These disparate elements are generally balanced into a biting, savage satire, though at times it’s a bit more uneven than it should be.  The performances are … Continue reading Film Review: Okja

Top 10 Reads of 2016

The 2016 year brought with it many, many changes for me. I moved–internationally, back home to the United States after four years abroad–and I had an intense, hectic end to that time overseas. I don’t love change. So, when change comes as it always does, I like to retreat into the warm embrace of familiar books. To … Continue reading Top 10 Reads of 2016

Some Reflections upon Star Trek

Because this year marks the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek, I’ve been making my way through the series and films, and even some of the books. I knew at the beginning of the year that, with my busy schedule, I wouldn’t be able to commit to an insane “all series and all films in a … Continue reading Some Reflections upon Star Trek

Oscars 2016: Predictions

This has been a crazy year. We had planned another series of posts like last year’s, detailing each of the Oscar nominees and our predictions, but time got away from us, as it is wont to do. That being said, it has also been a crazy year for film. So, this will be a long … Continue reading Oscars 2016: Predictions

Top 10 Reads of 2015

2015 was a big reading year for me, as I found a way to get some reading done in my spare time, whenever I was able to. I stumbled on quite a few new ones, but I also tried to knock a few outstanding books off of my To Read Shelf. Take a look on Goodreads … Continue reading Top 10 Reads of 2015

Film Review: Fantastic Four (2015)

In an attempt to be different, Fantastic Four leaves out everything lovable about superhero films – including fun. After months (possibly years) of bad press and mixed anticipation for Fox’s reboot of Fantastic Four, the film released to scathing reviews and some added behind-the-scenes drama. The movie, helmed and co-scripted by Josh Trank, director of Chronicle, seeks to do … Continue reading Film Review: Fantastic Four (2015)

Film Review : The Gift

The Gift surprises and impresses at almost every turn. At the start, The Gift appears to be a traditional thriller. The setup is so average that the viewer could assume he knows the plot and the twist within the first few minutes. As the film progresses, however, it becomes fairly clear that nothing is as expected. … Continue reading Film Review : The Gift