JHS: Unlocking Mythic Structure
The guiding principles behind Star Wars’ success… Upon its release, ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ became one of the most…
Ariana Grande said “Let there be light,” and there was light
We all need a bit of sweetener in our lives, but not necessarily this one. The world sucks right now…
“First Reformed” Should Be Your First Choice
Paul Schrader’s First Reformed uses potent images and an exceptionally crafted protagonist – found in Ethan Hawke’s lonely Reverend Ernst…
A Billboard for Apostasy
Writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. By intimately exploring a tragic family drama in his debut feature…
Mamma Mia! I’d Gladly Go Again
Forget what you think makes a good movie, because Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again denies all wisdom on the…
“Moonlight”, “La La Land” directors headline stellar Toronto lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) may be the New Hampshire primary of the autumn festival season, but the months…
Total Chaos: Hunter S. Thompson and Sport
I had been waiting quite some time for an excuse to write about Hunter S. Thompson. And so to commemorate…
Outstanding Article On This Year’s Emmy Nominations
The Emmys are a wide-ranging set of awards where far too much is deemed ‘outstanding’ across the 122 unique categories.…
Journey to the Heart of Story
Fascinated by film? Driven by drama? Ready to put the ‘lit’ back into literary genius? ‘Journey to the Heart of…
JHS: The Hero’s Journey
Human change and transformation doesn’t just occur on screen… Choke! Choke! Choke! Choke! Stop being so fucking weak! You’re a…
