Movies
science fiction
Watch “The Martian” before your finals
With the looming storm about to break on our metaphorical beach, I would like to share a tradition that I have started with myself, that might help you: I watch “The Martian” before finals. Read More
Movies
Liv on the Edge: Scary movies for people that hate being scared but want to get in the Halloween spirit
Here is a list of movies that are spooky and seasonal, but not too scary, to get you through this socially distanced Halloween. Read More
Movies
‘The Mandalorian’ is more of a western than you think
Don’t assume it doesn’t have depth or creativity just because it’s Star Wars. Read More
Movies
Not Vanilla: Is the hype train harmful or helpful?
It’s hard to avoid hype. I’ve often been frustrated by movie hype, because I get scared that when I finally see the movie I’ll be let down. Read More
Movies
‘Contagion’ sweeps all other pandemic movies
Right now, everybody’s watching “Contagion.” Read More
Books
‘Emma’ takes a novel viewpoint on a timeless story
What sets the 2020 adaptation of “Emma” (“Emma.” with a period at the end) apart from the others is the changes it allows itself. While “Emma.” is not an unfaithful adaptation, it does take calculated liberties. Read More
comics
‘Birds of Prey’ is Missing the Most Important Bird in their Flock
If you hadn’t guessed already, Harley Quinn has nothing to do with the birds. In fact, the most important bird — Barbara Gordon, also known as Oracle — is missing in this movie’s flock. Read More
Movies
Horror and the Oscars: What are the Oscars scared of?
There are amazing developments and stories being incorporated into horror, and that should be recognized by the Oscars to protect its integrity. Read More
Movies
Not Vanilla: Award Shows
Thinking more, I started to wonder why people like to watch award shows. Many of them are marketed as annual touchstones, but I increasingly question their validity. Read More
