#5 — Top 10 Semantics of the Superhero genre

This Medium post was originally going to be about the semantics AND syntax of the superhero film, but as I typed the notes for semantics of the genre, I decided I would rather make a list (I love Top 10’s and I love superheroes). Without further ado…

Response to Sontag: Superheroes, Sequels, and Netflix

Susan Sontag makes the argument that because of the growth of consumerism in the film industry, that cinema and cinephilia are now dead. I agree with the criticism that movies have suffered under the “hyperindustry,” but I do not agree…

Trailer Thoughts — Captain America: Civil War

Last night, Marvel released the trailer for their May 2016 film, Captain America: Civil War. This next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe draws from the comic book story arc of the same title (Civil War). THERE ARE POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR THE…

Practice IB Oral Selection: The Breakfast Club

I would like to do my practice IB Oral on The Breakfast Club.

Netflix and Niches: What it means to be a cinephile in the 21st century

Like the article says, to proclaim oneself a “cinephile” in the 21st century does not have the same exact meaning as it did in the previous one. The growth of internet services such as Netflix have reduced…

#6 — Top 10 Love Films

10. Fast and Furious (Series)

Kicking off the list is a movie series that, when you take away the Mia connection, the fast cars, and the drug lords, is really about the love between two bros. Dom and Brian love each other like real brothers and travel across the…

#3 — Response to Tree of Life

Honestly, it has been over two months and I still barely understand Tree of Life. Visually, the film is very appealing, but the characters are too poorly developed and the plot tries too hard to be deep and philosophical (that was the vibe I got, anyways). I somewhat…