2025 marks the 50 year anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. It was the director’s first commercial film and would end up changing cinema. You might be familiar with the term “New Hollywood”. It’s a term thrown around to talk about the up-and-coming filmmakers of the 1960s and early
With the passing of David Lynch, maybe you're interested in understanding why so many regard him as an influential filmmaker? Twin Peaks might be the most popular thing he’s ever created, but it’s a very slow burn. By slow, I mean the slowest thing I’ve ever watched. Personally, I think his
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is a 1989 film that stands as a landmark in American cinema. It's a film celebrated for its bold storytelling, cultural resonance, and profound exploration of racial tensions. Watching Do the Right Thing isn’t just about the entertainment. It becomes an
There is something about Hollywood’s golden age. Many of the films capture the perfect balance of humor, heartbreak, and humanity. This was a time before MPAA ratings. That means every film should reach as wide of an audience as possible. Billy Wilder's 1960 masterpiece The Apartment (watch the
David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. For film enthusiasts, history buffs, and those looking to start a career in Hollywood, Lawrence of Arabia offers an experience that is visually stunning, intellectually compelling, and emotionally
Normally, when a horror franchise reaches the sixth installment and the previous installment was the "Final Chapter" for the characters that the series is known for, there are some bumps in the road. Logic dictates that the story is only going to get bigger and more convoluted as we have to add in
I remember seeing the trailer for The Dog Stars and having my eyes roll back in my head. Do we really need more post-apocalyptic stories when we're living in a real life apocalypse? Do we need another movie that has an analog for COVID-19 and the aftermath that had on our own society. Well,