A Tribute to John Waters: The Embracer of the Weird and Wonderful
John Waters is a beyond magnificent director and is a true auteur; let’s take a look at his work and how his “strangeness” has impacted the way we view Cinema itself. Weirdness is my schtick, and it’s my favorite aspect of the human condition. For us to consider...
What are the Annie Awards?: America’s Most Under-the-Radar Award Show
Animation doesn’t get much love at major award shows. Since their beginning, the Annie Awards have sought to change that. Animation at the Oscars. The two Oscars dedicated to animation are far from enough. Despite featuring a decent selection of nominees each...
A Tribute to Adam McKay: How One of Comedy’s Brightest Minds has Seamlessly Transitioned into Making Movies of Substance About the Biggest Issues of Our Time
How does one become one of the most celebrated and commercially successful comedy multi-hyphenates of all time? Surely not by dropping out of college before receiving their bachelor’s degree and joining an improv comedy group, right? WRONG. Thus was the journey for...
A Tribute to John Hughes and His Impact on Cinema: How His Iconic Filmography Defined the 80s and Beyond
Words cannot describe the impact John Hughes has had on Cinema. His movies have impacted a generation of teenagers and fledgling filmmakers. How many times have you seen ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ being played on TV, or heard “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from ‘The...
