Sonic Cinema

Last year, you might recall that I posted an old term paper I wrote back in college about the movie ratings system, and whether it needs to be changed. Well, this year, one movie has inspired me to look back on the issue with regards to one particular genre. By now, I’m sure that most of my readers have read about the controversy surrounding the documentary, “Bully.” For those who […]

This year, I was struck by a revelation…after the nominations, the Oscars are actually pretty boring. Until the nominees are announced, there’s still a degree of suspense about who/what could get nominated: “Will Gary Oldman get his first nomination?” “How many Best Picture nominees will there be?” However, from the day of the nominations until the final envelope is opened, the front-runners begin to run away with their categories, leading […]

Hello readers and listeners! My ambitious series, looking back at the 1999 movie year, returns with the biggest hit, and most controversial blockbuster, of the year with George Lucas’s prequel, “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace”, as discussed with Ronnie Haynes and Daniel Green. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” Read Brian’s print review of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” and hear more of […]

Hello readers and listeners! For the latest episode of the podcast, it’s time to wrap up my coverage of the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival, with my verbal musings about the experience, as well as sharing audio with filmmakers I met on the red carpet, as well as throughout the festival. I hope you enjoy! Episode 52 – Atlanta Film Festival 2019 Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com Atlanta Film Festival […]