PinnedNick HartinCounter ArtsThe Next-Level Musical Easter Eggs of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ FilmsThe sandy sci-fi franchise has some clever hidden music references for those willing to do the sifting.Jul 272Jul 272
PinnedNick HartinCounter ArtsWhy Nine Inch Nails Are The Perfect Choice To Score ‘Tron: Ares’I’m actually excited for this movie now.Aug 154Aug 154
PinnedNick HartinCounter ArtsThe Radical Pacifism of Hayao Miyazaki**Spoilers for lots of Miyazaki films — Most are now streaming on Max in the US and Netflix in Europe**Apr 810Apr 810
Nick HartinThe Political PrismIs the Harris Campaign an Argument For Shorter US Election Cycles?Maybe it’s time to become unburdened by what has beenSep 1238Sep 1238
Nick HartinBookworms, Gamers, and Film Buffs5 Ways Disney Could Have Ensured a Better Box Office Return for Indiana Jones 5Without changing the actual film, here are five things Disney should have done (and one they should not have done) to make sure Dial of…Sep 12Sep 12
Nick HartinFanfareBerlin Goes ‘Cuckoo’ for Special Screening and Q&A With Director Tilman SingerMy recap of the German opening night event for the bonkers new horror filmSep 14Sep 14
Nick HartinCounter ArtsSarah Finn: Queen of CastingThe Marvel Cinematic Universe’s secret weapon is Hollywood’s best argument for an Oscar for Casting Directors.Aug 31Aug 31
Nick HartinThe Political Prism10 Questions I Would Ask Kamala Harris If I Had The Chance To Interview HerIt appears the Vice President is finally ready to talk to the media. Here’s what I would want to know.Aug 285Aug 285
Nick HartinCounter ArtsWhy Did Ron Howard Direct ‘Hillbilly Elegy’?By adapting J.D. Vance’s autobiography, did vocal Trump critic Ron Howard accidentally create Republican propaganda?Aug 26Aug 26
Nick HartWould An Endorsement From Taylor Swift Rescue Donald Trump’s Failing Reelection Campaign?She Can Fix Him (No Really She Can)Aug 25Aug 25