Tag Archives: cinema

The Sound Of Awkward Silence And Talking Points

Posted on July 16, 2023 by nathanalbright

Although I have yet to see the film myself, I have been deeply interested in the discourse that exists over the recent film release The Sound Of Freedom, and how this discourse has demonstrated the decreasing credibility of mainstream sources … Continue reading →

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Barbie And The Nine-Dash Line

Posted on July 5, 2023 by nathanalbright

Whatever success the upcoming Barbie film is going to have in the box office is going to have to depend on countries outside of Vietnam. According to reports, the film has been banned in Vietnam for containing a forbidden image, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Genius Of Jane Austen

Posted on May 7, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Genius Of Jane Austen: Her Love Of Theatre And Why She Is A Hit In Hollywood, by Paula Byrne If the most famous connection between Jane Austen and the British theater is her complex use of Lover’s Vows within … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Sisu

Posted on April 30, 2023 by nathanalbright

When watching a movie like this, it is probably easiest to think of the films that this Finnish production calls to mind. It features an indestructible hero, much like John Wick, who may often be down but is never out. … Continue reading →

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On The Freedom To Fail

Posted on April 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

To what extent is it a good thing to have the freedom to fail? One of the notable aspects of examining movie bombs is that those who are involved in any aspect of a failed movie suffer some sort of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Super Mario Brothers Movie

Posted on April 10, 2023 by nathanalbright

It seems striking that this movie, of all movies, would spark so much in the way of discourse. Given the way that this movie has a functional plot (in that it is much like John Wick 4, which is no … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: John Wick 4

Posted on March 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

Note: This movie is not suitable for children. As someone who was a bit late to the party, not seeing any of the John Wick movies until I found them while doing some traveling, and finding myself surprisingly interested in … Continue reading →

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More Maneageable Quests

Posted on October 25, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the things that has often puzzled me about role playing games and movies is the way that so often the quest is something that is meant to save the world from some sort of existential threat. It is … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Bullet Train

Posted on August 8, 2022 by nathanalbright

In watching the Bullet Train trailers, while avoiding spoilery reviews, it seemed as if there was a twist that was leading the studio to market the film as something other than it was. I expected there to be some sort … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Top Gun: Maverick

Posted on June 13, 2022 by nathanalbright

Before the film Top Gun: Maverick, actor and producer Tom Cruise thanks the audience for seeing this movie in the theater rather than waiting to see it on demand or on dvd, and this film is definitely one that is … Continue reading →

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