Fantasia Fest 2020: ‘Feels Good, Man’ Attempts to Save a Cartoon Frog from the Clutches of Facism
Fantasia Fest 2020: Many were confused when an image of a cute cartoon frog was retweeted by Donald Trump. ForContinue Reading
Author: Alan French
Loves movies, TV, and other Pop Culture happenings. Got his BA from Florida State University in English Literature and Sport Management. Got his MA from UCF in Mass Communication.
Fantasia Fest 2020: ‘Crazy Samurai Musashi’ Slashes Past Story in Favor of an Athletic One-Shot
The trend of utilizing the “one-shot” gimmick has reached new heights in Hollywood. Birdman won Best Picture in 2014 and 1917 wasContinue Reading
More Than 25 Years Later, Kelly Reichardt’s ‘River of Grass’ Captures South Florida to Perfection
Few directors come out of the gate with a definitive voice and style. For Kelly Reichardt, her meditative and stripped-down approachContinue Reading
Review: ‘Host’ Leverages Covid and Quarantine Life to Leave a Lasting Impression
2020 continues its oppressive hold on America. As many grow frustrated with the world and the pandemic that has heldContinue Reading
Review: ‘Artemis Fowl’ Painfully Limps onto Streaming
The state of young adult film adaptations looks dire. For every Harry Potter that explodes into the public consciousness, there seemContinue Reading
Review: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is Another Masterpiece from Spike Lee
This moment in America has certainly opened the door to more conversations about race and inequality. As many have rushedContinue Reading
Back in the Saddle Again with a Call For Writers, Reviews of Early 2020 Films, and Director Themed Weeks
Hey guys! We’ve been gone for a bit because of our regular 9 to 5s. However, as WBAB doesn’t necessarilyContinue Reading
We Bought a Movie Pod: Box Office 100 — Battlefield Earth (2000)
Subscribe to the New Podcast Feed on APPLE or SPOTIFY! While Corona Virus has shut down the film industry, we thought it mightContinue Reading
REVIEW: ‘Emma.’ Springs to Life with Beautiful Sets, Costumes and Score
Jane Austen remains the most common source of period storytelling, but her stories continue to feel unbelievably modern. Pride and Prejudice, LoveContinue Reading
8. Onward, Ranking Pixar, and Some TV Recommendations (and Some Corona)
Subscribe to the New Podcast Feed on APPLE or SPOTIFY! We’re stuck at home, but before Covid-19 ravaged the world, we recorded aContinue Reading
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