Everyone knows the rules by now, even people who haven't watched the trilogy in years. You need a flux capacitor. You need 1.21 gigawatts of power. And you need to hit exactly 88 miles per hour at the moment it all comes together. Say those numbers out loud to almost anyone and they'll nod, maybe … Continue reading Could Back to the Future’s Time Travel Actually Work?
Back to the Future
The Question I Couldn’t Stop Asking (And the Book It Became)
I was five years old the first time I saw Back to the Future, sitting in the back of my family's car at a drive-in theater. I didn't understand half of what was happening on screen. I definitely didn't understand the science, or the lack of it, behind a souped-up DeLorean hitting 88 miles per … Continue reading The Question I Couldn’t Stop Asking (And the Book It Became)
The Trilogy’s Evolution: How Each Back to the Future Film Builds on the Last
When Marty McFly first stepped into Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine in 1985, few could have predicted that the resulting film would not only become one of the most beloved movies of all time but would spawn a trilogy that continues to captivate audiences decades later. The Back to the Future trilogy stands as a … Continue reading The Trilogy’s Evolution: How Each Back to the Future Film Builds on the Last
Father/Son Stories That Will Bring You to Tears: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Family Bonds
We've all felt it - that catch in our throat during Field of Dreams when Ray Kinsella asks his father, "Hey dad, you wanna have a catch?" or the surge of emotion when Mufasa's spirit appears to remind Simba who he is. Few relationships in cinema are as complex, nuanced, and emotionally resonant as those … Continue reading Father/Son Stories That Will Bring You to Tears: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Family Bonds
Educational Entertainment: The Success of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and Similar Shows
In the late 20th century, a wave of educational television shows captivated young audiences, making science cool and accessible. While shows like Bill Nye the Science Guy and Beakman's World became cultural phenomena in the 1990s, they were building on a foundation laid by earlier programs, most notably Mr. Wizard's World. This blog post explores … Continue reading Educational Entertainment: The Success of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and Similar Shows
The Sonic Landscape of Back to the Future
Alright, folks, gather 'round because we're about to embark on a wild ride through the sonic landscape of the greatest movie ever made: Back to the Future! And who better to guide us on this journey than the maestro himself, Alan Silvestri? Now, let's get one thing straight—I'm not just saying Back to the Future … Continue reading The Sonic Landscape of Back to the Future
The Character Couch – Marty McFly
Greetings, movie enthusiasts and psychology aficionados! Today, we embark on a journey that's as thrilling as a DeLorean time machine ride—analyzing the iconic character Marty McFly from the Back to the Future trilogy through the fascinating lens of psychology. So, buckle up, because we're about to explore the layers of Marty's mind like never before. … Continue reading The Character Couch – Marty McFly
I Built a Time Machine
Several weeks ago I decided to do something that I don't normally do. I spent money on myself. I like to think of myself as a fairly frugal individual, so it's rare that I will buy something that could be considered frivolous. But, in this case, it was something I really wanted and I argued … Continue reading I Built a Time Machine
The Best Movies from My First Decade
It's been almost a year, but I got this idea back when Dom over at Fairly Professional wrote a post titled, "A Movie For Every Year I've Been Alive." It was a post I thought I'd get around to when I finished going through my personal Top 100 Movies of All Time. But then I … Continue reading The Best Movies from My First Decade
My Favorite Movies #1 – Back to the Future
Back to the Future 1985 Directed by Robert Zemeckis Quick synopsis... In this sci-fi comedy classic, an eccentric inventor turns a DeLorean into a time machine that inadvertently sends young Marty McFly back 30 years. In 1955, Marty disrupts his parents' destiny and risks throwing the time-space continuum out of whack. I love this movie.It … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #1 – Back to the Future
The Confusing Middle 