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A Wicked Review by Someone Who Hasn’t Seen the Stage Show

Before watching Jon Chu’s adaptation of Wicked, I felt like the only person who had never seen the famous Broadway musical. I didn’t grow up in a family that attended musicals, although we did enjoy the music from Cats and… Continue Reading →

Tár Makes Me Think of Jeepers Creepers

Separating art from the artist, that is something fans of all genres have been trying to process since the dawn of time. As a horror fan, my first thought when hearing that statement is the film series, Jeepers Creepers. Writer/director… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2022

The Power of Music and Movies

Frodo holding the ring, orchestra performing.

For as long as movies have existed, there has been music to accompany it. Only the earliest films ever made didn’t have in-house piano and organ music, before silent pictures moved to sound. The first full-length film to include synchronized… Continue Reading →

March 14, 2017

Previewing Video Games Live featuring the San Diego Symphony

Per Matt Combining my affinity for video games with equal amounts of orchestral love creates an incredible environment that must be experienced by all. Video Games Live is my newfound addiction, one which I continuously crave. Part symphonic orchestra, part… Continue Reading →

July 24, 2014

Redbox Rental: Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas is the latest motion picture by The Wachowskis. Will it be more stunning headgames like The Matrix? Or perhaps more of a letdown, like Speed Racer?

June 12, 2013

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Tár Makes Me Think of Jeepers Creepers

Previewing Video Games Live featuring the San Diego Symphony