Monthly Archives: September 2011
The Music of Portal 2
Article first published as Music Review: Various Artists Portal 2 [Soundtrack] on Blogcritics. Portal 2, the unabashedly clever puzzle narrative released April 2011, has been hailed by critics as one of the best video games of the year. The game … Continue reading
Moon: An Existential Sci-Fi Thriller
Article first published as Movie Review: Moon – An Existential Sci-fi Thriller on Blogcritics. Moon is a stark, somber tale, simultaneously simple and complex. The film is simple in that the characters can be counted on one hand. The film … Continue reading
5 Reasons Why My Childhood Was Strange and Awesome
Looking back on my childhood, I realize that I spent quite a lot of time in front of the TV. However, when I sift through the countless shows and movies I took in as a kid, it becomes very clear … Continue reading
The Fall: Strange, Beautiful, and Overlooked
Article first published as Movie Review: The Fall (2006) – Strange, Beautiful, and Overlooked on Blogcritics. Tarsem Singh’s The Fall is a gem of a movie that seems to have passed under many a moviegoer’s radar. Directed by Singh in 2006 … Continue reading
Casablanca: A Classic with Good Reason
Article first published as Casablanca: A Classic with Good Reason on Blogcritics. Casablanca has earned itself an enduring place in the hearts of movie lovers everywhere. It’s an indisputable classic considered by many to be among the greatest films of all … Continue reading
5 songs I’m thankful were included in these movies
In the past, a movie’s musical score consisted of mainly orchestral pieces or borrowed classical motifs. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for a film to include contemporary rock or pop songs as part of its soundtrack. As we all know, this … Continue reading
In the Garden of Beasts review
Right now, I’m a reporter for my university’s newspaper, The Oklahoma Daily. I wrote a review for Erik Larson’s latest work, In the Garden of Beasts. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in little-known WWII history. Check out my … Continue reading
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