Art by Sybil ZhangDisney's live action "Beauty and the Beast" opened March 17 and reignited the debate about remakes. As unpopular as this stance may be, I unabashedly love remakes because they bring new life and perspective to old classics.I'm the type of person who will watch the same movie over and over again and never get bored. Once a story catches my interest, I'm not … [Read more...] about Remakes Give New Life to Old Movies
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‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Image Courtesy of IMDB.comDirector Barry Jenkins debuted his second feature film in October, which felt like an early Christmas gift. Not only is it a cinematic masterpiece, but "Moonlight" is an outstanding story that breathes truth with every line, every sigh and every glance at the camera."Moonlight" takes place in Miami’s housing projects during the 1980's "war on … [Read more...] about ‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
Art by Jessica RagsdaleWith autumn just around the corner, classes in full swing, and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it is easy to feel as if summer is long gone. In an effort to keep the summer mood around a bit longer, we have put together a list of venues with outdoor movie showings in Los Angeles.From classics like "The Goonies" and "The Breakfast Club," to more … [Read more...] about Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
Movies Made NASA Cool Again
Art by Peau Porotesano Full disclosure: I am both a space and movie nerd. I follow NASA on Instagram and have a signed copy of Kip Thorne's "The Science of Interstellar." I can recite remarkable amounts of film trivia, and four of my top nine favorite movies as a kid featured outer space. But even I never anticipated the impact recent films have had on promoting space … [Read more...] about Movies Made NASA Cool Again
Spoilers Don’t Spoil the Fun
Art by Peau PorotesanoSpoilers: Most people can agree that they're terrible. They ruin the suspense, the story and just make the overall experience less enjoyable. That's why whenever people spoil something, they're generally greeted with near universal derision. Take, for example, the case of a Montana man who was arrested because he threatened to shoot a Facebook friend for … [Read more...] about Spoilers Don’t Spoil the Fun
