It took receiving a Google Alert on my name to see that a few quotes of mine about 2015’s twisty sci-fi potboiler Ex Machina were recently cited on the media site ComicBook.com. The piece written by film and TV writer Alex Ros promoted the film’s streaming departure from HBO Max. The quotes from my review on Every Movie Has a Lesson.
Read MoreIt took receiving a Google Alert on my name to see that a few quotes of mine from 2015’s Brooklyn were recently cited on three different British media sites by the same freelancing author. Writer Shania King-Soyza pulled a quote from my Film Obsessive review and my Rotten Tomatoes blurb and used it pieces on Mirror UK, Express UK, and Cambridgeshire Live.
Read MoreFor their 229th episode, two returning critics, two better-rested dads, and two science-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a two-month sabbatical for a love-fest on the leader in the clubhouse for the movie of the year. They're talking about the instant sci-fi classic of Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, who's quietly becoming one of our hosts' most dependable and favorite performers. For this big return, the haters stayed home
Read MoreFor their 228th episode back in February, two underground revolution critics, two stoner dads, and two small beers teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, drive their podcast over the West Texas hills of the Oscar race to offer their praise and criticism of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. The movie is the current front-runner for Best Picture and PTA is more than due after 28 years of previous nominations in several categories.
Read MoreAs recently seen with his episode talking about the 45th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ian Simmons’s Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel can fill the YouTube dais space for an anniversary of a definitive classic. That said, Ian doesn’t shy away from anniversaries for lost classics either. They just draw a smaller crowd. I got to join him on such a movie with the 30th anniversary of The Phantom, in honor of its brand-spanking-new 4K-UHD treatment from Kino Lorber
Read MoreLiving with a chronic illness can change every part of your life. What may begin as persistent fatigue, pain, or recurring medical appointments can gradually become a condition that interferes with your ability to work and maintain financial stability. For many Toronto residents, long-term disability (LTD) benefits are a crucial safety net. However, securing those benefits is not always straightforward.
Read MoreWhen we watch a great film, we rarely think about the walls behind the actors. Yet, those walls are doing an enormous amount of work. They shape the mood, define the space, and subtly guide how we feel about every scene. From luxurious period dramas to minimalist modern thrillers, wall finishes are a core part of cinematic storytelling.
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Read MoreCinema has always romanticized the figure of a mentor, as it elevated teachers, coaches, and guides to a kind of mythic status. The reality, both on screen and off, tends to be more complicated. Some mentors genuinely reshape a student for the better, while others cause lasting damage while fully convinced they are doing the opposite. The gap between those two outcomes is worth examining closely.
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Read MoreHosting a movie night at home offers a chance to escape into different worlds without leaving your couch. Small changes can turn a standard evening into a professional cinema experience. You can transform your living room into a high-end theater with just a bit of planning.
Read MoreAs cannabis brands evolve from basic, compliance-focused packaging to more sophisticated and visually appealing designs, many are borrowing cues from the cinematic world. The result is a new wave of packaging that doesn’t just store a product—it tells a story, evokes emotion, and builds a memorable brand identity.
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