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The One with the Spoilers
This morning I caught a matinee showing of Greta Gerwig’s adaption of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. I was up for a movie but didn’t quite feel ready to walk back into The Rise of Skywalker again. I had heard … Continue reading
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Skywalker’s Rise
For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t able to make it opening night of a Star Wars movie. But banquet is when banquet is, so Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had to wait until early Friday … Continue reading
Cinematic Review
As we enter a short dry spell before the Rise of Skywalker and other Christmas movie fare, it’s good to acknowledge that November was a great month for movies. For me, at least. It’s been something of a weak year … Continue reading
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Take You to the Stars
I think one thing that I look for in any new Star Wars movie is its willingness to take us to new places. I think that desire comes from the juxtaposition in A New Hope of the vastness of space … Continue reading
A Simple Code
This past week I spoke to some students about the importance of having some kind of code (or what others would call a rule). The context was the realization that a lot of things were being thrown at them (which … Continue reading
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SHIELD’S Sixth Season End
Marvel just announced that the seventh season of Agents of SHIELD will be its last. The show is such an odd duck. It never quite got the interconnectedness with the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we were hoping for. At the … Continue reading
Everyday Endgames
Yesterday ended up being a particularly good day. Which is great, because I spent most of the day thinking it was time to get back to work. Let me explain. My plans to go into work a little each day … Continue reading
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Enjoying the Endgame
I don’t suppose it would be appropriate to say too much about Avengers: Endgame. Caught an early showing late this afternoon. It was a “fan event,” so I walked away with a cool popcorn tub and a metal coin. It … Continue reading
The Apparent Endgame
Now that Captain Marvel has made its way into theaters, the final push for Avengers: Endgame can begin. This morning’s new (final?) trailer was a nice surprise. If you haven’t yet, check it out: The callbacks to previous moments were … Continue reading
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New King on the Block
I should start by going on record as saying that one of my favorite moments in Aquaman was at the end when someone says “Hail, King Arthur!” While the world of Middle Earth is key for me, the world of Arthur’s England … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 