Being a human being is very complicated. For many of us, just being alive may be the most confusing thing … More
Tag: movies
Hamlet: Another Shakespeare Movie
Without a doubt, the most influential author or playwright in history is William Shakespeare. For a man that lived centuries … More
Parasite: Sobering Inequality
In the 92 years of the Academy Awards, there have been all kinds of films that garnered nomination, especially for … More
Out of Africa: Streep Shines
If you’ve followed this blog with any regularity, then you know that I love history. I love it so much, … More
Gigi: It’s a Bore
I’ve written several times on this blog about the influence of the Cold War and McCarthyism on the movies that … More
Green Book: Navigating Civil Rights
After the abolition of slavery at the end of the Civil War, there was a short period of time, during … More
An American in Paris: Musical and Ballet
When World War II ended in 1945, there was an exceptionally brief period of time when America had unchecked power … More
The English Patient: It’s Certainly Something
For early humans, painting in caves, protected environments from the outside influences of heat and moisture, proved to be essential … More
All Quiet on the Western Front: The Great War
When it comes to war, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a love affair with films about … More
American Beauty: The American Frustration
I think it’s reasonable to assume that we all know what the “American Dream” is: our simple yet strangely complex … More