Sonic Cinema

If I were to use one word to describe my philosophy as a film critic, it would be fair. What does this mean? Fundamentally, I would like to think that it means I look at each film on its own merits, and while I attempt to be as objective as I can, I’ll be the first to admit that a certain degree of bias can come into play. This year, […]

As Dragon*Con drew to a close this year, rain was pouring down in Atlanta. Compared to year’s past, it was kind of a letdown, but a fitting way for Con to end. Monday, September 5 This Labor Day is the first one in my three years of going to Dragon*Con in which I planned a pretty full day of panels for Monday, which typically ends around 4pm. Although I knew […]

Hello readers and listeners! I take a break from the “Class of 1999” series, which will continue soon, as I take a deep dive into the history of Japan’s beloved kaiju, Godzilla, and the many iterations of him over the years, with friend and filmmaker Matthew Saliba. I hope you enjoy! Episode 50 – Matthew Saliba & I on “Godzilla” Several print reviews of the “Godzilla” films are available at […]

Hello readers and listeners! My ambitious series, looking back at the 1999 movie year, continues as filmmaker Brian Ackley and I take a very deep dive into the mind of Spike Jonze’s “Being John Malkovich.” I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Being John Malkovich” Read Brian’s print review of “Being John Malkovich” here. “Class of 1999” Series Introduction “Man on the Moon” “American Beauty” “Being John Malkovich” Viva […]