SXSW 2023: ‘BlackBerry’ Examines the Rise and Fall of a Tech Giant

Many of us had a BlackBerry phone at some point. This author had one for all of high school until the iPhone took over the market. The famed device allowed more forms of communication than any before and helped revolutionize the cell phone world. Yet anyone under thirty may only remember the fall from grace. … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘BlackBerry’ Examines the Rise and Fall of a Tech Giant

2009 In Review: ‘Fanboys’ – A Love Letter To Passionate Fans

There was a period of time between 2005 and 2015 when it seemed like there would be no more Star Wars movies. No film for avid fans to rally around, cheer for, or ultimately berate endlessly. Then, in 2009, a new hope emerged. A long-gestating independent film called Fanboys was released. Most independent films do … Continue reading 2009 In Review: ‘Fanboys’ – A Love Letter To Passionate Fans

Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Puts the Franchise to New Heights

Like most people, I saw the first How to Train Your Dragon movie way after I should have. Dreamworks Animation had mostly become a stay away for me after a run of Shrek films and Shark Tale's had left me burnt time and time again. While some of the stories worked, most did not. With my future wife, we … Continue reading Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Puts the Franchise to New Heights