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.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.
Fairy Secrets & Lies – Fate: The Winx Saga on Netflix
Fate: The Winx Saga on Netflix - Overhyped or underrated new show? Secrets and lies in the Otherworld of Fairies.
Contagion – Moral Failure is a Global Pandemic
Contagion called it. Governments unprepared, privileged skipping the line, everyone else waiting. I've been saying all along it was a documentary.
5 Things I Noticed While Watching The Mandalorian
Five things I noticed watching The Mandalorian: a Rogue One parallel, strong casting, two Firefly salutes, and a theme song that burrowed into my brain.
Fever Dream – Ghosts from My Past and Watching Bandersnatch
I have a weird quirk where sometimes the more popular something is, the more I resist jumping on the bandwagon. Some latent habit left over from my rebellious youth? A remnant of anti-establishment feelings that never really disappeared, perhaps?
