THE REEL SHIT

I know, I know. So many of you will be completely disappointed in me, especially since I’ve said in the podcast that the books are always better. I still think that, but sometimes, we get a leading guy or gal who just steals the thunder so immensely and powerfully that it has to be acknowledged.

It is tricky to critique how directors and writers chose to show mental health in their stories. In real life, illness does not present consistently between different people. Some people may experience the same things, but that doesn't mean someone else having a different experience is no less valid.

I respect artists. Acting is an art. However, there comes a time when passion is dangerous to the artist themself.

But... something we never knew about our childhood idols was that the vast majority of them went through some pretty horrific things during their time on television.

Now, sometimes they do get it right, but more often than not, they’re dead wrong. I genuinely wish they let normal people send in submissions for the major awards instead of committees. While these committees are made up of supposedly super-qualified officials, they do terrible work almost every award season.

Now don’t get it twisted, this doesn’t mean that Hollywood has completely figured it out yet. There is still plenty of room for them to have more diversity and better represent the LGBTQ+ community, but if were comparing it to where it was in the 1940s, I’d say it's gotten a whole lot better.

Classic Hollywood often did a good job of presenting a narrow and idealized version of American life, while modern filmmaking has slowly expanded representation though not without its challenges.

Each visual effect works with the other to create the perfect picture to represent the story. It captures how the characters feel, sometimes what the characters are thinking, and subconsciously tells you how you should feel.

Hey, divas! It’s me, Jo(seph), one of your favorite co-hosts of your favorite podcasts! If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I am chaotic as hell. So, it shouldn’t come as a shock to you when I tell you what my recurring blog series will cover: my hot takes in film and pop culture.

American Film history is filled with remarkable achievements, but few films have shaped the future of filmmaking the way these three have.

Feminism in action films goes beyond just simply putting a woman in a leading role or portraying them in a way that makes them physically strong. It is about creating a character with the same depth, agency, and narrative importance that male character so often receives.