By Andrew Jenck On May 2, the contract between the Writer’s Guild of America and the film and TV studios expired, halting virtually all writers in Hollywood from working on any projects….
Category: Movie Reviews
Drew’s Reviews: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
By Andrew Jenck Bittersweetness can be harder to process than wholly negative thoughts. They’re complicated, conflicting, a mixture of emotions. The Guardians of the Galaxy films have not shied away from these…
Drew’s Reviews: SUZUME
By Andrew Jenck A common criticism towards filmmakers is repetition of themes, plot structure, and characterization in their work. Makoto Shinkai isn’t exempt. Despite his earlier works receiving acclaim, there was concern…
Drew’s “View from Here”: MY EXPERIENCE IN BOSTON
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are all so proud of Andy’s accomplishments, and especially his drive and tenaciousness to go for what he wants. Here’s the story about his journey of running and taking…
Drew’s Reviews: SUPER MARIO BROS. – HOW TO MAKE A PASSABLE MOVIE: A Strategy Guide
By Andrew Jenck 1. Have Snappy Pacing Make sure the speed of the film is quick, constantly moving. Taking characters to new locations and having Mario meet new characters. Condense the runtime…
Adam Driver Slays a T-Rex
Where do I even start with the latest Adam Driver vehicle “65”? The film, written and directed by Scott Beck Bryan Woods, is an absolute masterpiece that quickly replaced many of my…
Drew’s Reviews: JOHN WICK – CHAPTER 4
By Andrew Jenck Little new discourse can be added regarding the impact of the John Wick film series. Being one of the few genuinely great action series alongside Mission: Impossible, the Keanu…
DREW’S VIEWS: OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2023
To clarify, these are not who I want to win but who I think will win. I base this on the Academy’s trends, its susceptibility to borderline bribery, and the general voting…
Drew’s Reviews: OSCAR SHORTS – LIVE ACTION 2023
By Andrew Jenck IVALU Although featuring some nice cinematography and solid hook of childhood trauma, Ivalu can feel too repetitive in its narrative beats and not best utilizing its limited runtime as…
Drew’s Reviews: BEST MOVIES OF 2022
By Andrew Jenck Disclaimer: This list comprises the best films that I viewed. If I were to watch every acclaimed film last year, then this list would come out in February. I…
