**This is intended as a deep dive look at the themes and stories of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Eastrail 177” trilogy. Spoilers are revealed for all three films, so tread carefully if you have not seen “Unbreakable,” “Split” and “Glass.” The prospect of a trilogy of films starting with M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” had been on the table since before “Signs” came out in 2002, and we would occasionally get teases […]
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This space is usually reserved for my thoughts as I close the calendar movie year at Sonic Cinema, and that will still happen below, but this retrospective will also be about how Sonic Cinema has grown over the past year. I began the year with big aspirations for this website. I started a Patreon subscription, had plans to finish, and publish, my book, Why is the Rabbit Wearing Sunglasses?, and […]
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Good morning! After computer issues delayed the process, I’m pleased to present my podcast on the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In addition to going over my best and favorites of the festival, you will get to hear interviews with short film director Julian Doan (“Raspberry”) and Gregory Barnes (“The Touch of the Master’s Hand”). I hope you enjoy! Episode 77 – Sundance Film Festival 2021 2021 Sundance Film Festival: The […]
Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” catches up with another great film from that year in Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. Joining me to discuss the film is actor Timothy J. Cox. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Read Brian’s print review of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” here. “Class of 1999” Series Introduction “Man on the Moon” “American Beauty” “Being John […]