Contrary to what you may believe, filmmaking is an extremely tough endeavor. It’s easy to watch a 90 minute movie and think about how effortless it looks but truth is, many times, hundreds of people pitched in to help, each in a crucial role. To get an idea, try taking the time to ACTUALLY look…
(‘Albums You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing album that I believe deserves more attention and awareness) I can remember the very first time I listened to RJD2. The year was 2004 and I was checking out an album called Def Jux Presents Vol. 3 since I was have always been…
(‘Films You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing film that I believe deserves more attention and awareness) Roman Polanski is probably most known for his hit film, Rosemary’s Baby, Chinatown and his even more-recent hit, The Pianist, which won Oscars for Polanski (Best Director), Ronald Harwood (Best Screenplay) and Adrien…
(‘Photographers You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing photographer who I believe deserves more attention and awareness) Full disclosure: I have known Skyler Smith for my entire life. We both grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma as neighbors, our backyards sharing a common fence. We, of course, became great friends throughout…
This was another year filled with fantastic cinema coming from all around the world. As with most lists, it is very difficult to narrow them down without including many more that deserve attention. I should also mention that many of these films were released in foreign territories in 2010 but did not have American screenings…
So here it is, Part 2 of my look back on the best albums of 2011! Behold, the Top 15 along with my honorable mentions. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 to see #16-#30 (you can click here) So let’s get to it! 15.) Arctic Monkeys – “Suck It and See” Full disclosure:…
So originally, I was going to write a Top 10 Albums of 2011 list. This soon became a Top 20…and then a Top 30. Including the honorable mentions, I could probably do a Top 40 but I don’t want to waste TOO much of your time here. After all, I want this article to make…
Just a few days ago, I had to do something mildly depressing: go back to the house I grew up in one last time and go through all of my possessions before the house is sold. I spent my first 18 years in this little yellow house in Midwest City, Oklahoma until I graduated high…
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