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(04/28/23 1:42am)
I have written 100 articles for The Post. I have reached my own personal goal of writing. It only took me about 50 articles to find my voice, and the only reason I had faith in sharing them was the editors who defined my work.
(04/26/23 4:42am)
The climax of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" sees Arthur and his knights preparing for one last battle. But before the battle, they are soon swarmed by cops and arrested. An absurdist subversion of expectation, the ending encapsulates the film's tone.
(04/21/23 3:08am)
“The Mandalorian” has finished its third season, and though the reactions are mixed there is something to be said in the way the show “built” tension. This can be seen in the fights between Mandalorian and the latest storm troopers, which often devolved into a flurry of blaster shots and characters absorbing shots till they collapse.
(04/19/23 3:42am)
Satire has always represented a release value for democracy. From the time of Old Comedy in Greece, where Aristophanes would critique war, education and the elite equally, to Shirley Jackson's haunting work "The Lottery," which criticizes mob conformity, satire has always been present.
(04/17/23 3:20am)
“Samurai Jack” is a source of nostalgia for many readers, who probably remember the primetime cartoon following a samurai lost in time, seeking to return home. Though, there is something to be said for the way that creator Genndy Tartakovsky creates action.
(04/14/23 4:05am)
In their recent article “The Evil Dead-issance: The Unexpected Revival of a Horror Classic” fellow Post writer Mia Ashby sums up the “Evil Dead” franchise with this quote: “If you’re interested in campy, bloody, wacky fun, I suggest giving these films a watch; they're equally entertaining and off-the-wall unhinged, but it’s completely worth it.”
(04/13/23 2:33am)
When it comes to music, food is rarely the topic of discussion. Aside from a few songs that feel like a joke on themselves, there are rarely songs that bridge the two disciplines, except for MF Doom.
(04/12/23 3:33am)
The summer of 1981 saw the release of American cinema’s most enduring franchise “Indiana Jones.” Releasing five films in a little over 40 years, the character has maintained his status as a cultural zeitgeist. The classic image of a whip-cracking archaeologist origins are far from desert ruins, instead found at the bar with a martini with “James Bond.”
(04/07/23 3:14am)
In 2017, the film “Logan” premiered in cinemas. A bookend to the “X-Men” series, the film became the moving story of a father and daughter as they search for opportunities in a post-apocalyptic America. The challenges they face forge their bond and push the characters towards growth.
(04/05/23 3:50am)
"Asteroid City" is the latest film by creator Wes Anderson. Arriving in June, the director will bring his quirky style to the American Southwest. The film seems to play within the classic Anderson cinematic style of geometric composition and dramedy story structure like Kurt Vonnegut.
(03/31/23 2:27am)
“Elemental” is the newest upcoming film from Pixar studios and looks to adapt director Peter Sohn’s own experiences into the studio’s first romantic comedy. Though subject to early parody, the film looks to offer a stellar work of animation, as well something narratively different.
(03/29/23 3:40am)
Most fans of the cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” would recognize the voice of the French narrator whose “ … Hours Later” interjections brought a laugh out of many viewers. However, many viewers are likely unaware of the subject of the voice being parodied: famed explorer Jacques Cousteau.
(03/22/23 3:17am)
C.S. Lewis once wrote, "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest."
(03/08/23 3:34am)
In 2000, Aleksandr Petrov won the best animated short film at the Academy Awards. As of 2023, he is the only Russian director to win in the category with his film "The Old Man and the Sea." The award-winning short marked a career-high for the director, who has since languished in obscurity with his "paint-on-glass" technique, an oddity in the academy.
(03/06/23 2:55am)
In the film “The Black Phone,” the threading of the film's interweaving plots of a small-town killer is punctuated by the needle drop of the song “On the Run.” The Pink Floyd track’s inclusion in the film quickly creates a rising tension leading into the final act of the film.
(03/01/23 4:33am)
In a recent Twitter thread, a fan shared one of his favorite endings of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. It was the ending of "Captain America: The First Avenger," when Captain America wakes up after being frozen for 70 years. The revelation that it's the future comes from a well-placed radio in the room.
(02/22/23 4:57am)
Horror is deeply rooted in the ideas of humanity. From the first monster and man dynamic ever recorded, humanity has been an essential element that defines man from monsters. Modern creators have attempted to challenge this conception, and nowhere is this more apparent than "Hellboy."
(02/17/23 3:20am)
On Feb. 17, the long-running series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" will return to its monthly schedule. Artist Hirohiko Araki has spent the last year on hiatus, and the speculation around the manga has reached a fever pitch in the last few months, as marketing for the beginning of part nine, "JOJOlands," began earlier this year.
(02/14/23 7:28am)
A brief history on the commercial holiday.
(02/13/23 2:45am)
This year marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most influential films of the modern era of film, “Akira.” The film is an acclaimed adaptation of the titular manga. Though the film was made before the manga was complete, the core themes of the narrative were adapted into a tight two-hour film.