Few filmmakers have captured a generation of moviegoers like Christopher Nolan. Emerging from a passionate indie scene, the director broke into the mainstream with his incredible Dark Knight Trilogy and The Prestige. The rest is history: one Oscar nomination for Best Director and several borderline masterpieces later, Nolan packs in fanboys like few other directors. … Continue reading Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – Nolan, American Exceptionalism, and Imperfection
Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – Nolan’s Magnum Opus
The wave-particle duality states that every particle or quantum entity can exist as a wave or a particle. J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) teaches a young pupil the foundation of quantum mechanics during a scene of director-writer Christopher Nolan’s newest movie Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan defies convention. He has made a career of using imaginative devices … Continue reading Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – Nolan’s Magnum Opus
Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – The Price Of Becoming Death, Destroyer of Worlds
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a very complex man with his views on nuclear bombs and his own personal life. The book American Prometheus, on which Oppenheimer is based, won a Pulitzer Prize in 2006. It dives into serious detail about "the father of the atomic bomb," examining the triumphs and pains in his career. It … Continue reading Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – The Price Of Becoming Death, Destroyer of Worlds
Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
The story of Michael Jordan and his rise to superstardom has been well documented. A ten-part documentary series, a movie featuring the Looney Tunes, and his iconic plays only tell part of his story. Jordan’s iconoclastic nature began with a red and black sneaker that forever changed the industry. Weirdly enough, it makes sense that … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
Review: ‘Air’ – Ben Affleck Invites Audiences to Come Fly With Him
The Air Jordan line is arguably the most successful sneaker line in athletic wear history. Thirty-seven models strong, in an innumerable number of colorways, it is mainly responsible for the current existence of today's extremely lucrative sneaker industry. Therefore, it might be surprising to know that the Nike/Michael Jordan partnership almost did not happen. The … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Ben Affleck Invites Audiences to Come Fly With Him
REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction
The world of competitive racing often gets unfairly maligned in the United States. Stereotypes surround NASCAR, especially among those who do not like the sport. Preconceived notions of NASCAR fans and culture have been played for laughs across the entertainment landscape, including Will Ferrell's extremely popular Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Yet despite … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction