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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Flys High

Truth. Justice. And the American Way. This was a catch phrase that eventually became the symbolic characteristics of the alien Kal-El, whose small-town roots would eventually form the basis of Superman back in 1938. The all-American character (from another planet)… Continue Reading →

September 25, 2024

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Film noir, a genre that emerged in the 1940s, remains a beloved staple of cinematic storytelling, captivating audiences with its moody atmospheres, moral ambiguity and intricate plots. Rooted in post-war disillusionment, films like The Maltese Falcon (1941) established noir’s signature… Continue Reading →

September 23, 2024

Baby Reindeer: A Real-Life Exploration of Stalking and Trauma

Every now and again, Netflix gets people talking. During the pandemic, it was Tiger King. Then came the dystopian-survival thriller, Squid Game. Whether it is funny or shocking, some shows find fame due to word of mouth. The latest example… Continue Reading →

August 17, 2024

In the Eye of the Storm Makes Extreme Weather Emotional

Once you’ve seen Twisters, it’s time to get personal with some extreme weather! In the Eye of the Storm is a limited television series currently airing on Discovery Channel that will truly gut you with devastation. Sometimes, mother nature is… Continue Reading →

August 6, 2024

Michael Mann’s Ferrari Finally Reaches the Finish Line

Per Matt A passion project more than 20 years in the making, Michael Mann’s first film in eight years finally arrives in movie theaters over the Christmas weekend with Ferrari.

December 26, 2023

Tetris Plays Nostalgically for Gamers of a Certain Age

Per Matt I have a love-hate relationship with Tetris, the video game. One of the first memories I have with it spawned from my high-school computing class. The little Macintosh black-and-white computer screen welcomed me into its gameplay, much like… Continue Reading →

March 31, 2023

Aaron Sorkin Spins Netflix’s Trial of the Chicago 7

Let it not be said that Hollywood won’t find a way to take dark moments in world events and turn them as they see fit. Right or wrong, film writers and producers typically have a long leash when it comes… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2021

Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture

With the first book to review in 2012, I would like to acknowledge the empathetic state of mind reading is alive and well. How else could Stephen H. Segal have crafted such an engrossing look into the Geek psyche? It’s… Continue Reading →

January 5, 2012

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