Al Pacino is one of the few actors who is able to represent an entire era of filmmaking. Known predominantly for his roles in the Godfather films, Pacino’s career has been full of success and iconic appearances in the thriller and gangster movie genres. From his voice to general presence on-screen, he comes off as strong, […]
Advertisements in themselves are an art— and a powerful one at that. Although movies and other visual mediums have the ability to entertain an audience through sight, advertisements have a sole purpose to convince and inform viewers. The validity that they carry has the potential to change an entire population’s opinion. Think about how propaganda […]
West Side Story is not building its hype based on past renditions. Instead, the film will be put in a fresh visual light that focuses more on its story rather than the spectacle. This is the Steven Spielberg we all know and love—not the one who lost himself in the computer animated hysteria (no offense Ready Player […]
One can’t deny that South Korea is the master of drama. Most people watch Korean dramas here and there, but they’ll never announce it. Let’s be real for a second—these works are the epitome of a guilty pleasure. Something that I admire about Korean filmmaking is how versatile it is when producing quality films. One […]
For the first time ever, Penny Marshall, who had a successful career bringing people smiles both on the screen and off, has left her fans in tears. One of the highest-grossing female directors in Hollywood, Marshall has established a legacy for many young auteurs to follow that will go beyond her death. Not only did […]
There’s a new genre of film and television that has taken the world by storm. Not a day goes by where I don’t hear someone announce their guilty pleasure of enjoying “serial killer dramas” or “assassin documentaries.” My Friend Dahmer, Mindhunter, and Dexter are just some examples of the binge-worthy category. There is something incredibly interesting […]
Who Didn’t Want to Attend Hogwarts? The Harry Potter franchise is the foundation of many people’s childhood. It was a story that had it all, from typical teenage problems to flying broomsticks and dragons. If you don’t remember the book parties that were held at Borders or Barnes and Noble when each novel was released, […]
Movie Magic There’s a reason why Guillermo del Toro enjoys playing with magical realism within all his works. Not only is he a master of the bizarre, but he loves finding the imaginary world within the actual one. In Pan’s Labyrinth, Ofelia goes on a journey to save her family and understand the war-infested world […]
Latin American culture was birthed from a mixture of European and Indigenous beliefs. As Conquistadors worked to eliminate the traditions of the Mayas, Incas, Yanomamis (and many more) there was an intellectual blend. During the discovery of the New World and well into the Enlightenment, the Indigenous people embraced myths to explain the universe, while […]
