For the past 3 months or so now I’ve been training for my debut amateur Muay Thai bout. Muay Thai, which is a traditional martial art from Thailand, is one……
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Reflecting on the nerd I once was…
So, Comic-Con came back last month. Yes, the Mecca of Nerdom after a two-year hiatus due to COVID (which is still a thing btw) returned in its full(ish) glory as……
The MCU, Disney, and the Gentrification of Hollywood
In my hometown, there used to be a really good restaurant called “Baja Fish Tacos” I frequented quite often not too long ago. It was a local joint that specialized……
Review: Raimi tries some fun and Strange things with “Multiverse of Madness”
Martin Scorsese once said the MCU “isn’t cinema” and it kicked off a firestorm of rage from fanboys of Hollywood’s biggest franchise. Fans accused him of being an “elitist,” a……
Review: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a masterpiece about “What if’s”
I’ve gone through a TON of growing over the past year. Thanks to a combination of therapy and finally getting properly medicated for my mental health issues, plus leaving my……
My Top 5 of 2021
Don’t know about y’all but 2021 has been a year of tremendous growth and change for myself. I quit my job back in April and started decluttering my life to……
A shitty job becomes madness in “The Lighthouse”
I quit my job last month. After three years of largely working behind a desk at a non-profit in town, I walked into HR and told them to kick rocks……
“The Other Guys” wants cops to go after the real criminals
Before director/writer Adam McKay pivoted into populist screed’s against capitalism and political corruption in films like “Vice” and “The Big Short” he was largely known as one of the many……
“Who are you?” The scene that defines Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
Yesterday, the world lost a bright and promising, burgeoning talent in Chadwick Boseman. I had wondered privately for a while if something was wrong with him, as others had as……
“The Matrix Reloaded” deserves a re-watch in 2020
Here’s a burning hot take for, y’all; “The Matrix Reloaded” is not bad actually! In fact, it’s more than not bad, it’s actually pretty good and perhaps a bit misunderstood……
“Rogue One” finds victory in hopeless rebellion
2020 has been…relentless to say the least. You might not remember it at this point, given the how turbulent this latest period has been, but this year started with Australia……
“Westworld III” takes several steps forward…and several steps back (REVIEW)
Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Aaron Paul, Ed Harris, Vincent Cassel, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton (SPOILERS AHEAD) Season three of HBO’s “Westworld”……
How some stoners named “Harold & Kumar” made Asian Americans proud
Being Asian American can make you feel invisible at times or worst, the butt of every bad joke. Sure, lots of Americans love Asian things like sushi, kung fu, anime,……
Dr. Strangelove reminds us all how (hilariously) powerless we are…
The world may or may not be ending these days but it’s giving us a good glimpse as to how our leaders would react if it was and the picture……
Lockdown Lookback: Catching up on the past months’ Pop Culture
Aaaaannnd we’re back! It’s amazing what a little pandemic can do to shake you out of your creative cobwebs but if we’re all going to die, I want to make……
“1917″ Review: The Right War Movie for the Right Time
Directed by Sam Mendes Starring: George Mackay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch The most surprising thing about “1917” is that its most hyped about feature, the long……
“Parasite” Review: Class Warfare through Master Class Film-Making
Directed by Bong Joon-ho Starring: Choi Woo-shik, Song Kang-ho, Park-So-dam, Cho Yeo-jeong, Chang Hyae-jin Given director Bong Joon-ho’s relative success over the last 10-plus years it’s pretty astounding it’s taken……
“Knives Out” Review: Rian Johnson Subverts Again!
Directed by Rian Johnson Starring: Ana De Armas, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, Jamie Lee Curtis Much has been made about the “subverting of expectations” since the highly divisive……
“Jojo Rabbit” Review: Reich in the Feels
Directed by Taika Waititi Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Taika Waititi, Thomasin McKenzie, Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson At first glance, “Jojo Rabbit” looks like a supremely, over the top, hilarious romp……
“Little Monsters” Review: Wait, this movie isn’t about Lupita killing zombies??
Directed by Abe Foresythe Starring: Alexander England, Lupita Nyong’o, Josh Gad No one would blame you if you thought Hulu’s “Little Monsters” was going to be about Lupita Nyong’o After……