I usually do this as a dual post with my favorite books I read in 2019, but I had a not so great reading year last year, chalking up roughly half the amount of books I usually do, so this year it's film only! Also, bear in mind, this is a list of my favorite … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Films of 2019
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The Star Wars “Problem”
*** WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER AND THE ENTIRE SKYWALKER SAGA. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. *** Back in 2015, as the lights dimmed in the theater and those iconic words lit up the screen, and John Williams' fantastic score transported the audience into the vast reaches of a faraway … Continue reading The Star Wars “Problem”
Film Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Dir: Ron Howard Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Thandie Newton, Donald Glover, Joonas Suotamo, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Paul Bettany. Runtime: 2hr 15min Rating: PG-13 Spoiler level: Light, some hints here and there. After facing a (rumored) fraught production, during which the original directors were fired due to "creative differences" and replaced with Ron Howard … Continue reading Film Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Not Mad, Just Disappointed
I think every film fan has a title or two that they were eagerly anticipating, but wound up being disappointed by. So here's a list of films that didn't necessarily make me mad, though the reality did fall short of my expectations. Not saying these are bad films, per se - they just weren't to … Continue reading Not Mad, Just Disappointed
Expectations vs. Reality
Last week, I went into Star Wars: The Last Jedi knowing nothing save for the scenes included in the two trailers. Sure, after three viewings of The Force Awakens in 2015 I had concocted some theories about what was going to happen in the next installments. Though I've never been an active member of the fandom … Continue reading Expectations vs. Reality
It Feels Like Christmas
When I think of Christmas, I think of the candlelight services at church on the 24th, with friends and family coming together to celebrate in the birth of Christ. The Christmas hymns, the haunting thrum of the organ and sailing voices of the choir. Over a hundred tiny candles glowing valiantly through the darkness as … Continue reading It Feels Like Christmas
Do Trailers Ruin Movies?
Over the last few months, I have been actively avoiding any movie trailers or clips for the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, in an attempt to avoid spoilers. I won’t be seeing it until Christmas Eve, per family tradition, so I try to avoid as much info as possible until I finally get to … Continue reading Do Trailers Ruin Movies?
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