My Favorite Movies (2022), 20-11

Sorry it took so long for me to get to this post! Teaching has been crazy busy lately, so personal writing was a necessary sacrifice. Today I had a happy repose from my work so I decided to continue on with this list! I hate leaving things unfinished, so before I start any other postsContinue reading “My Favorite Movies (2022), 20-11”

My Favorite Movie Soundtracks (No Musical Numbers)

Hello, and thank you for checking into my blog! I’ve been in somewhat of a music mood for the past two months so I thought I’d do some music-related posts. For those who don’t know, music has been one of my passions since I was a child. I even studied opera in college before historyContinue reading “My Favorite Movie Soundtracks (No Musical Numbers)”

The Breadwinner (2017), Gratitude For Where I Live

Unlike other reviews on this list, I won’t be scoring anything from this film. It doesn’t feel right to judge its content. Critiquing this film would undermine the intended message and purpose of this phenomenal story. Based on the acclaimed novel otherwise known as Parvana written by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (2017) is the third animated film created by Cartoon Saloon.Continue reading “The Breadwinner (2017), Gratitude For Where I Live”

First off, A list of Pending Favorite Books

Strange to think about, but there are some books or series I haven’t been with long enough to know if they really are my favorites. Again, these posts are basically for myself, but if others enjoy them then I have no complaints! Also, this list may grow bigger over time as I scan the archivesContinue reading “First off, A list of Pending Favorite Books”

The Idea of Game of Thrones: The value we give to truth

Visual media has a way of permeating and changing us subliminally, like any of the arts and letters, but on a more extreme level. Visual narratives naturally pair with music and philosophy and help audiences bond with characters that inspire dreams and ideas. What entertains us changes us and, if we allow it, it shiftsContinue reading “The Idea of Game of Thrones: The value we give to truth”