I've been lucky enough in my life to have several people that I've referred to as my "best friend." The most recent one has held that title for the past 20 years. For me, either by coincidence or unconscious design, they've all basically filled the role of surrogate brother, as I only had a sister … Continue reading Tayo Na! – Forgotten Island
I will fully admit, I did not have high hopes for Pixar's latest feature, Hoppers. It was coming out in early March, which is a very iffy statement for the studio's confidence in the quality. The trailers were not encouraging, at times making the film seem like an updated version of the unwatchable G-Force, and … Continue reading Nice Beaver! – Hoppers
Man this is going to be a busy month. Between my work, the Oscar Blitz, and any number of other side projects, it'll be any wonder if I sleep at all over the next four weeks. Imagine if I had a girlfriend right now. She'd be so neglected. But hey, I love what I do, … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – February 2023
It's official. As of this month, I will join the growing ranks of old men yelling at clouds, for later this August, I will turn 40. It is, if I'm being completely honest, a day I thought I'd never see, and to a small extent, I kind of wish that were the case. I don't … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – August 2022
In his relatively short career, director Barry Jenkins has already proven himself a master of the artistic craft of filmmaking. Despite the snafu at the Oscars last year, he earned all the accolades for Moonlight, including a well-deserved win for Best Picture (I voted for La La Land, but I was still quite happy with the result). … Continue reading It Would Say, “See This Brilliant Movie!” – If Beale Street Could Talk
