‘City of God: The Fight Rages On’: ‘City of God’ 20 Years Later
Building on a legacy that profoundly shaped national culture, ‘City of God: The Fight Rages On’ had a significant challenge to face: not only honoring the original film’s narrative but also updating the story to reflect more contemporary issues. City of God ‘City of...
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...
Fahrenheit 2022: What’s Going on With All the Banned Books?
These Are Not the First Book Bans in US History Book banning is not a new or even irregular phenomenon. According to the American Library Association (ALA), an average of 420 challenges to ban books were issued each year between 2001 and 2018, and the first...
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...
