A Second Look at Avengers: Age of Ultron
Back in May, a humble little film called “Age of Ultron” came and went. Most everyone saw it, liked it, and promptly forgot about it. This should not have happened. In fact, I still don’t really know why it happened. ...
Top Moments of the FINAL ‘The Force Awakens’ Trailer
After a long time of waiting, fans finally got their closest glimpse of Star Wars: The Force Awakens yet with the final trailer during Monday Night Football on ESPN. I was ecstatic all day long, eager to see it, and it did ...
Character Development and Setting Choice In ‘The Secret Life of ...
During my time as a writer on this blog, I have written many posts about what makes a good story. There are many aspects to a story — characters (protagonists and antagonists), setting (as a driving force of the plot), ...
7 Reasons to Work in the Film Industry
If you’re like me, there has probably been a moment in your life where you thought about working in the film industry. I mean, why wouldn’t you want to? Here are seven reasons why you should work in the film ...
Expanding Universes: Merging TV and Film
A good story knows no bounds. For years this wasn’t true — for a variety of reasons. With technology growing and making things easier and more feasible, stories have gradually become boundless. Yet, for decades, stories have been confined to ...
Make Films to Make an Impact
Documentary film making. It’s a unique platform to tell good stories. It’s also a way to share the things that matter to you in a way that will, if done correctly, make an impact on the people who watch them. ...
Next Please: The Roulette of the Movie Experience
I’ve written quite a bit recently on the evolution of the movie theater experience. There’s a lot that’s changed over the years. From a classic movie experience to rising costs that suck up your cash, the movie experience is constantly ...
A Cold Summer
Recently, I decided to watch all of the James Bond films in order. During this process, I discovered something about myself — I love Cold War spy films. I immediately began consuming them at a rapid rate and it seems ...
The Brontosaurus of the Box Office: Jurassic World
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog discussing Hollywood originality. In the article, I outlined summer blockbusters, and the reality that nearly all of the major motion pictures this year are remakes or adaptations. From Mad Max, to Jurassic ...
3 Ways Documentaries Tell Stories Differently Than Narratives
When I watch films, I often times observe the tools filmmakers use to tell stories. Costumes, lighting, hair, makeup, or any other number of things, the way these elements are done usually determines how much I enjoy a film. Movies ...
