Portrait of a Lady on Fire and The Lodge

Mondays at the Movies: The Lodge and Portrait of a Lady on Fire

You ever feel trapped? Like, you are stuck in a situation that you can’t escape? Sometimes that isolation can be incredibly damning, but other times it might be freeing. This week with on Stay Wtachin’ Mondays at the Movies, let’s talk about two movies that deal with isolation in two radically different ways. The first movie we’re talking about this week is the new family drama-horror-thriller The Lodge. Then, let’s tackle the romantic and painterly film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. These movies are so different but beautiful in their own ways…

Film still from Parasite

And the Oscar Goes to… Breaking Down the Best Picture Nominees

On this week’s episode of Stay Watchin’, let’s talk about some of the best films of the year dive into the best picture nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards. I’ll share my spoiler-free thoughts on the films Ford V Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, and Parasite.

Still from the film Office Space (1999), Gary Cole as Bill Lumbergh

Working Yourself to Death Doesn’t Make You Cool and Other Thoughts on Work Culture

This week on #LM2Talks, let’s talk about my issues with work culture. In spoiler-free reviews, I’m talking about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Amazon’s Homecoming. I’ll also share some thoughts on the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and what’s next from that franchise, as well as lament the cancellation of Marvel’s Daredevil.

Bruce, Peter, and Stan Lee: The Marvel Method of Family Bonding

This week, I reflect on the passing of Stan Lee, the impact of Marvel Comics on my life, The Incredible Hulk and my uncle who got me to love comics, and Spider-Man and the lessons and love my father shared with me. I also share my spoiler-free thoughts on Creed II (2018), Widows (2018), The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix. While you’re at it, find out why I’m loving Jane The Virgin, as well as why I think you should check out my friends’ podcast Differing Opinions on Drake.

My Year at the Movies: June and July

June and July may have been the strangest months at the movies this year. We watched a dead man get puppeted about to help a man survive being stranded in the woods, glamor literally devoured a young model, a chubby kid and an old man went on one of the most bizarre and heartwarming run in the New Zealand bush, an entertainer almost lost his career and his friends, and one of our favorite amnesiac super-soldiers made his return to the big screen.

My Year at the Movies: May

This year, I was lucky enough to watch about 22 movies, mostly in theaters. In these last few days before the new year, I will be sharing my thoughts on these films, from the good to the bad to the mediocre. May featured two big continuations of storied superhero franchises, provided a few cheap laughs, and introduced us to a couple of nice guys just trying to make it in the world. The stakes ran the gamut this month, ranging from the destruction of the world to keeping your property’s value up when a sorority moves in next door.

My Year at the Movies: February, March, & April

My Year at the Movies: February, March, and April

This year, I was lucky enough to watch about 22 movies, mostly in theaters. In these last few days before the new year, I will be sharing my thoughts on these films, from the good, to the bad, to the mediocre. To kick things off, let’s take a look at the movies I saw in February, March, and April. Superheroes, anthropomorphic animals, a couple of cable tv comics trying to make it on the big screen, these months had a little bit of everything.