Reel Talk: 2023 Oscar Winners Predictions

The eve of Oscar Sunday is once again upon us, which means it’s time for me to finally lock in my final predictions for all 23 categories. The nominations this year, particularly in the Best Picture race, represent a wide swath of storytelling — from box office behemoths, to festival darlings, to international contenders. This is … More Reel Talk: 2023 Oscar Winners Predictions

The Year In Review: Top 10 Films of 2022

Film as a medium stands at a crossroads. Over the last few years, streaming, the pandemic, video-on-demand, and the increased focus on intellectual property have affected where and when movies are viewed — all of which is reflected in the 2022 box office.  It’s fitting, then, that each film on this list reckons with reflection. Change. … More The Year In Review: Top 10 Films of 2022

Reel Talk: 2022 Oscar Winners Predictions

Another Academy Awards ceremony is upon us — and it’s not been without controversy. From last-minute presenter announcements to omissions of various categories from the main telecast, the alleged “biggest night in Hollywood” is shaping up to be a curious — if not outright contentious — affair. I voiced my grievances the last time the Oscars … More Reel Talk: 2022 Oscar Winners Predictions

Film Review: ‘Dune’ Depicts Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi on a Grand Scale

In January of 2020, I crafted a list of my most anticipated films of the year — a list that, in retrospect, did not age well given the world’s lack of moviegoing in the months that followed. However, I did make the following comment under my entry for Dune: “Not to be dramatic or anything, … More Film Review: ‘Dune’ Depicts Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi on a Grand Scale

TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ is a moving study of grief and loss within a sitcom-inspired MCU story

The Marvel Cinematic Universe had been on hiatus for longer than even Marvel had foreseen. Walking out of the AMC Burbank 16 after seeing Spider-Man: Far From Home back in July of 2019, I had no way of knowing that I’d have to wait a year and a half to see new MCU content. In … More TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ is a moving study of grief and loss within a sitcom-inspired MCU story