Rediscovering Hollywood

“No wonder the film industry started in the desert in California where, like all desert dwellers, they dream their buildings, rather than design them.” Arthur Erickson. Since the rise of the film industry in the 19th century to the present day, a dream world reflected the individual minds of society. Resembling any other art some…

Run Through Technology with Forrest Gump and Avatar

As the movie starts you are whisked away by a white feather slowly floating down, what seems to be, the heavens making its way towards the bustling city below. Gently intertwining around footsteps, industrial buildings, and nature the feather softly lands on the muddy shoes of Forrest Gump beginning the tale of his life. Just like…

The Beginning of a New Era

“If we’re not at the right place at exactly the right time, we won’t find our way in.” Dale Cooper. “Twin Peaks” is a classic 1990’s show that not only screams “the ’90s but it also presented a new perspective on murder mystery films for the upcoming era. The show is about the mysterious murder…

The Indiana Jones Hype Continues…

As the camera starts to roll you are confused and dazed by sparkly dancers singing nonsense whenever the true star you are waiting to see is Indiana Jones. “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” is the second movie in the Indiana Jones series that continues Indy’s next big adventure. In this story he literally…

“Stop Horsing Around” about Blazing Saddles

As any typical and classic Western film the scene is perfectly set by right at the beginning. Fancy font displayed over a desert scene with the usual wild west song playing in the background. Those first couple of minutes trick you into thinking this is yet another wild west movie. As the film plays out you…

Introducing Bonnie and Clyde

As the film begins to roll a scene of a blonde flashing across the screen. She bangs her hand upon the headboard railing exhibiting bored anger. She is distracted by a stray parked car and a handsome man who happens to gaze up upon her bare beauty. This is the beginning of the story of…

Was It Really A Hard Day’s Night?

“A Hard Day’s Night” featuring The Beatles is a low budget, mock film that showcases the classic beloved band unlike any other film. The movie starts out with the Fab Four running from screaming fans as they zip-zag their way onto a train to go to London to attempt to perform for television. Throughout the…

Saving Mr. Banks

  “Winds in the East, mist coming in. Like something is brewin’ and about to begin. Can’t put my finger on what lies in store, but I fear what’s to happen all happened before.” Travers Goff. These gentle words opened up my eyes to the world of Saving Mr. Banks one evening in 2013. My…