Well, well, well, we're coming up on awards season again when movie lovers everywhere gather to witness the glitz, the glamour, and the occasional head-scratching decision that is the Academy Awards. Today we're talking about the coveted Best Picture category, where some films are crowned champions, and others are left to wonder what could have … Continue reading Celebrating Oscar’s Biggest Snubs
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Disney 06 – Saludos Amigos
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 06 – Saludos Amigos
The Character Couch – Ferris Bueller
Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? It's time to dig into the mind of everyone's favorite school-skipping, sports car-borrowing, parade-crashing teenager: the … Continue reading The Character Couch – Ferris Bueller
The Versatility of Genre in Award-Winning Screenplays
Alright, folks, let's talk about something that's been on my mind lately: the role of genre in those shiny, new, straight-out-of-the-brain Best Original Screenplays. You know, the ones that make you laugh, cry, or just sit there scratching your head, wondering what the heck you just watched. Comedy, drama, and all the other delightful flavors … Continue reading The Versatility of Genre in Award-Winning Screenplays
The Worst 84 – 3 Ninjas Kick Back
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 84 – 3 Ninjas Kick Back
15 Years of Marvel Cinematic Dominance
Buckle up, folks, because we're about to embark on a whirlwind tour through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). That's right, we're talking about the franchise that has dominated the box office for the past 15 years, leaving other studios green with envy (and not just because of the Hulk). It all started back in 2008 … Continue reading 15 Years of Marvel Cinematic Dominance
The Worst 85 – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 85 – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
The Worst 86 – The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 86 – The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Disney 05 – Bambi
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 05 – Bambi
Exploring Cinematic Universes
Hey there, movie buffs and franchise fanatics! Today, we're taking a wild ride through the wonderful world of cinematic universes. You know, those mind-bending movie marathons that leave you questioning reality and wondering if you've stumbled into an alternate dimension. Buckle up, because we're about to explore how these interconnected storylines have taken over our … Continue reading Exploring Cinematic Universes
The Confusing Middle 