One of the first pieces of long-form film criticism I wrote was in an English class in 1997. We were to choose a subject, and build an argument about our thesis statement. This was the same class in which I also wrote about the movie ratings system, but I don’t know if I have the […]
My mom is the reason I love movies the way I do. When I was a kid, she took me to the movies often, and even showed me some of her favorites growing up. As I got older, we still went to movies on a regular basis, and she was my most frequent moviewatching partner […]
In a way, I completely understand why Martin Scorsese ruffled more than a few feathers when he was asked about Marvel movies in 2019, as he was preparing to promote “The Irishman,” and he likened them to theme park rides more than cinema. He clarified his stance further in an op ed for The New […]
**The following includes discussions of sexual abuse, assault, rape, and other subjects that are otherwise triggering. Proceed with caution** Long-time readers will know the affection and respect I have held for Joss Whedon over the years. I have written much about “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and the “Firefly” Universe, including recording commentaries for selected […]
Even though this is the second fully virtual film festival I’ve covered in the past year (yes, there were Satellite screenings at Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre, but the times didn’t really coincide with the virtual Premiere screenings I wanted to catch), the 2021 Sundance Film Festival was the first one I felt like I was able […]
The first major film festival of the year is going to be presented a bit differently this year, and Sonic Cinema will be bringing it to you from Georgia. This is my first Sundance Film Festival, and it seems like it’s going to be a great, week-long program of films from around the world, covering […]
I don’t know that it was the most formative year for me when it came to movies, but 1996 was a year that would shape how I would watch movies, and discuss them, in the years to come. With us being 25 years away from that year, I thought it would be good to look […]
I haven’t worked a job this little since college. I’ve been furloughed from my job at the movie theatre for much of the year, and that looks to be how I will be starting 2021, as well. No matter; all the more time for me to catch up with a wild movie year. One thing […]
The past couple of years, I have gotten more ambitious in the type of movie coverage I’m offering at Sonic Cinema. In 2019, I covered the Atlanta Film Festival, and honestly, it was as exciting and freeing as any experience I’ve had. This year, I began with Marietta’s Women in Horror Film Festival and, during […]
It’s been a while since I’ve done a proper discussion on the current theatrical landscape, and what it looks like for me personally. With some news today, it seems like a good time to return to the conversation. Today, Warner Bros. announced that, like they will be doing on Christmas Day with “Wonder Woman 1984,” […]
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