Clear vision, shaky lens
Since 2012 when I first began this blog, I have frequently used my love of all things pop culture to influence my blog posts. I often write on pop culture-influenced subjects like the Netflix takeover on television or the problem with the Oscars in my open letter to the Academy, and each year I have... Continue Reading →
The best of all things pop culture (film, television, music, books, peoplet) for 2018 (so far...).
With another year nearly in the books, it is again time for reflection on the best of the wholly unpredictable (Trump?!?!?) year that was. And, as it always is, time is precious so I won’t be overly verbose here. So without further ado, here are a few of my favorite things from 2016… Television Shows 1. Atlanta, FX 2. The... Continue Reading →
With another year in the books, it is again time for reflection on the best of the year that was. And, as it always is, time is precious so I won't be overly verbose here. So without further ado, these are a few of my favorite things from 2015... Films 1. Mad Max: Fury Road 2.... Continue Reading →
The Academy is in for an interesting night. Sure the ballots have long since been cast but the story of all the votes unfold tonight. The night could go many directions and yield a few surprises but, as always, the Monday morning water cooler conversations that follow will be centered around the biggest awards, of which many are true toss-ups. At the center... Continue Reading →
The Academy is in for a long night. The ballots have already been cast but the story has yet to be told. The different directions the night could take, and Monday morning water cooler conversations that follow, are as exciting as they are unpredictable. Will members deliver a surprising American Hustle domination and award the... Continue Reading →
What defines a truly great film experience? Is it the ability to allow audiences to escape into a different world, is it about sheer fun and entertainment, is it stunning, Gravity-esque visuals that put audiences directly into the fray or is it about emotional connection? Good films can, and do, deliver on all of the... Continue Reading →
Dearest Oscar, How have you been? It has been a long time, I mean a long time, since we last spoke but as I approach my last gasps, urgency is of the utmost importance so I'll press on. My message to you today is a warning. A warning to take extra care in whom you... Continue Reading →
Updated with winners (in green)! The Academy is in for a long night. The ballots have already been cast but the story has yet to be told. The different directions the night could take, and Monday morning water cooler conversations that follow, are as exciting as they are unpredictable. Will members deliver a pleasantly surprising... Continue Reading →
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