Apr 20Batman and The Future of CinemaFirst, I dismiss the thought that any film is not cinema — even a superhero film. Last night I watched The Batman by director Matt Reeves, and while it wasn’t as dialogue-driven as The Godfather, it was still story-driven by moving pictures. For the cost of admittance, I got “cinema”. …Batman5 min read
Mar 13I Worry About the GuitarAs a lifelong guitar player, I wonder what the future holds for my favorite instrument. Can you imagine a world where the guitar is as forgotten as a payphone? I can. I’m observing fewer kids interested in being rock stars. I’m observing fewer people willing to stick with the heavy…Music3 min read
Mar 6The 1980s Were Too Good To Last. Here Is Why.These days, The 1980s are returning to modern pop culture in exponentially more significant happenings. It won’t be long until we see Alf in a commercial for Cryptocurrency. This second wind occurred with the ’60s and ’70s, so obviously, the colorful 1980s would get its due remembrance. The 1980s was…4 min read
Feb 26Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022: This New Horror Trend Is Ripping Off FansFans paid for a forgettable formula rehash. They just didn’t know it until it was too late. Maybe it was a good thing this film never reached the expensive theatres. I wonder what the pitch meeting was like for this movie. Producer: “The Halloween reboot made money. …Horror7 min read