Best of Lists
Every year has its bad eggs. Usually its the giant blockbuster trying to get multiple audiences, and thus being incoherent and overstuffed for no reason. Other times it can be an independent film that is interesting and playing with visual meanings, but ultimately doesn't hold your attention nor
Best of Lists
When people talk about their favorite aspects of movies it generally starts with Actors, Directors, Writers, maybe even Cinematographers, and then a few minutes into the conversation someone will bring up the music. Music is an essential aspect that can make or break a film, just like any of the
New Podcast
Download 2018%20Oscar%20Nominations%20with%20Special%20Guest%20Mike.mp3 Cody is joined by special guest Mike Pisacano this week from Random Movie Roulette to talk about the Oscar nominations. To say these nominees were unexpected would be an understatement as the boys go over the major categories, briefly talk about
New Podcast
Download Film%20Assist%20relaunch%2C%20ep%201.mp3 Cody is yet again reformatting his podcast for the umpteenth time. This time he's talking about a Japanese film, Deepwater Horizon, a documentary, and some animated features. Oh, and he briefly goes over the new release Glass. He once again
Film Essay
When it comes to modern movie watching one of the first questions a 2019-ite will ask is, "Is it streaming on Netflix?" Gone are the days of proudly displaying your DVD and VHS collections, gone are the silly little cases you would keep just the discs in,
film review
Roma opens with sound. The sound of water cascading to and fro, the chitter chatter of birds in the air, and even some people off in the distance. Tiled floor splashed by water is the first image that greets you on the screen, accompanied by the sound of someone scrubbing
TV Reviews
It's been five years since Young Justice was canceled. Premiering on DC's own streaming service after their first original series Titans comes a third season that shocks and awes you as it starts off strong. Not being a great place to start, Young Justice season 3
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2018 had been the most successful year of blogging since I started three years ago. I found a groove, set a schedule, and put out five posts a week if I was on top of it. This year also produced some of my favorite, and my most proud, posts such
film review
There is something special when it comes to images and films from the early 20th century. Being a century old creates a unique perspective that is close to our present day culture, but also one that is completely different and slightly off. A lot of that footage is scratched, burned,
TV Reviews
Lost in Space kicks it up a notch by revealing some strong character development in two women this episode as their ship is in a dire situation involving another alien species, plus the Maureen/John debate continues and this time the kids voice their concerns about the two. As plot
Film Essay
The first person you most likely see when entering a theater is the nice gentleman/woman whom greets and assists you in buying your ticket(s). They are the first line of defense in a movie theater, and their station is called the Box Office. You choose your seat, add
film review
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse is not only one of the best, and more innovated animated films of this year, but is also one of the best Spider-Man movies we'll ever get to experience. It is packed with characters, wild animation, and a slew of references