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“Eulogy” – a quirky comedy you’ve never heard of

Be warned, it’s a dark-comedy and not for everyone. But it’s more than enough for me. Continue reading »

“What’s Your Number” Better Than It Should Be

I love it when you see a trailer and think, “Meh, that looks ok,” and then go and the movie is really good. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes movies are way better than they should be! Continue reading »

Soundtracks: The Movie/ Music Connection

With good movies comes good movie soundtracks. But what makes a good soundtrack? Continue reading »

The Role of the Sci-Fi Scientist

In 1902 Georges Méliès captured one the first images of scientists on film. “Le Voyage Dans la Lune” (Trip to the Moon), Méliès iconic film, captures the stereotypical scientist. They are older, have crazy hair and beards, glasses, in robes, etc. Continue reading »

Thelma, Louise, and the Women of the Road

Out of the Western emerged a new film genre in post-WWII America, the Road Movie. Typically, it contained two men on the road in search of some greater purpose in life or to escape the confines of society and find true freedom. In some cases, we saw a male/ female pair fleeing from the law as they robbed banks or went on a killing spree. Continue reading »

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