History is a concept that obviously spans the entirety of existence. Any moment, no matter how small or large, can be considered historical in some manner or fashion. History becomes set in stone, and the truly memorable moments become immortalized in textbooks, art, and more. And so, One Night in Miami… brings forth another historical […]
Author: Alex Papaioannou
SOUL Is A Film That Deeply Appreciates Life and Loving It
I was sold on Soul from the moment it was announced. A Pixar film starring Jamie Foxx, revolving around music, contemplating the meaning of life, and being somewhat set in New York? My ticket would have been purchased within seconds of release. And while this isn’t the way I planned on watching it, it certainly […]
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong
And thus, every adventure has to have its end. There’s good and bad endings, happy and sad, painful and hopeful. But this one here? Return of the King is operating on a level that I don’t think has ever been replicated. Jackson’s finale is many things, and finding the proper words to describe them all […]
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers
As the Fellowship continues on their journey, the epic WTR rewatch goes on, and so does the writing. The best part about an annual rewatch, or really any repeat consumption of art, is how much it changes with each partaking. And as with any piece of art, the viewer also changes as time goes on. […]
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring
The time has arrived to discuss one of the absolute crowning achievements in the history of film. Of course, I’m talking about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has just come to 4K in an absolutely beautiful boxset, and even though I already own the films on two separate formats, the steelbook set was […]
MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure
It seems like an actual lifetime ago that Parasite took over the world and won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. With it, director Bong Joon-Ho crafted an impeccable story about family, class, and so much more in such a brisk runtime. This Oscar win certainly revealed his name to many, and for […]