Jan
13
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I finally see The Last Jedi and weigh it against The Force Awakens.
movies
Jun
06
Back to the Future
I point to Back to the Future as a document of the 1980s, not just nostalgia for the 1950s or jokes about 2015.
Nov
12
Skyfall- A Play with Shadows
I review Skyfall through Adele's theme, Bond action, shadows, silhouettes, Tennyson, and the film's careful use of light.
3 min read
Oct
02
The Social Network Review
I review The Social Network through Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin, and the tension between myth, invention, and accuracy.
3 min read
Jun
15
Movie: Glory
I review Glory as a Civil War film about the 54th Massachusetts, human spirit, prejudice, and sacrifice on the battlefield.
2 min read
Jun
14
Movie: City of God
I review City of God, reflecting on its violence, photography, cultural distance, and the pull of stories set far outside my own world.
3 min read