Movie Musings
Deep thoughts inspired by some movie I watched. I am compelled to share.
Pop culture opinions, held firmly and defended with full commitment. Movie and TV essays from someone who watches too much, cares too much, and will not apologize for either. The Mandalorian, Die Hard, Doctor Who, and whatever else needed to be discussed at length.The Thing Explained 44 Years Later: A Colonialism Theory
The Thing (1982) isn't just a horror movie. There is a metaphor for colonialism and totalitarian ideologies — and it took me hundreds of rewatches to finally see it.
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie * 5 Reasons Why
This is the hill I will die upon: Die Hard is a Christmas Movie. And here are 5 reasons why. Come at me.
Twister 27 Years Later – Nostalgia in the Wind
The absurdity of Texas weather. Waxing nostalgic about the movie Twister - 27 years later.
You’ve Got Mail Turns 25 – A Time Capsule of Disappearing Tech
You've Got Mail turns 25 - a time capsule film of obsolete technology. Memories from a much different time.
Orphan Noir – Leaning Into the Rage: The Batman and Bruce Wayne
I saw this movie last night and when I woke up today, I finally realized why this movie was so different. Unlike the other Batman movies, where Bruce Wayne is living the billionaire playboy lifestyle during the day, this one is isolated, emo and dark. It is so much more believable that Bruce Wayne is an orphan in The Batman. Robert Pattison was giving me the orphan noir vibes I didn’t know I needed. And I am living for it.
