When thinking of the holiday season, thoughts of eggnog, mistletoe, and presents are nestled below the tree, wrapped in the imagination and spirit of Christmas. For many, it is the chance to see the ones they love, while for others it is the chance to bring good will to all. For the youngest of citizens,…
Don’t head all the way out to Newgrange, Co. Meath without taking Knowth into account. Both these Neolithic passage tombs are located in the Boyne Valley, and comprise part of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site. Constructed by local farmers in 3,200 BCE, the introduction of agriculture meant they could live at a location…
Dun Dornaigil, which is sometimes referred to as Dun Dornadilla, are the impressive remains of a drystone roundhouse known as a broch. The structure sits just above the Strathmore River. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonBroches can only be found in Scotland and usually date back more than 2,000 years. Many researchers believe these…
The National Museum of San Matteo (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo) is a hidden-gem that is about a 15-minute walk from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe Museum features a rich collection of works from historic ecclesiastical buildings in the city and Province of Pisa. The works span…
Off the west coast of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico is filled with schools of white mullet, silvery-gray dolphins, and tiny stingrays. Sea birds soar above the water looking for their next catch. And among the lively seascape near the city of New Port Richey, eight wooden structures stand tall above the waves. These unusual…
A couple tries to survive being forgotten in Little Fish, the latest from director Chad Hartigan. Emma and Jude were well on their way to a beautiful life together when a strange virus hit humanity. Once infected, the person loses their memories in bits and pieces, the details of their past falling away. Jude contracts the…
Many megalithic monuments have been associated with legends of giants, the Dwarfie Stane in Orkney is no exception. Except this megalith is only six feet tall and has a unique moniker. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonCarved out of a block of Devonian Old Red Sandstone, the Dwarfie Stane is a glacial…
The Gion district of Kyoto is a famed hanamachi—”flower town”—where numerous geisha establishments stand next to one another. Traditionally, the geishas of Kyoto entertain guests through dancing and conversation (or flirtation) at high-end restaurants called o-chaya, or “teahouses.” The most notable in the district may be the Ichiriki, an exclusive, invitation-only club. Read moreA Guide to The…
The Church of San Domenico Maggiore is one of the largest and most important religious buildings in Naples. While the baroque interior of the church attracts the attention of most tourists, the sacristy hides many secrets. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonInside the sacristy, the balcony is adorned with 42 sepulchers of…
Disney assembled a dream team to protect us from our problematic past. The Mouse House recruited 11 organizations to ensure its back catalogue in no way upsets modern viewers. Think GLAAD, Define American and IllumiNative, among the listed groups on its “stories matter” web site. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe effort…
“That’s where we had to take a stand.” Madman Films in Australia has debuted the first official trailer for Girls Can’t Surf (also known as The Side Show), a fantastic surfing documentary from filmmaker / surfer Christopher Nelius (Storm Surfers 3D). It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluro…
★★★★ Directed by: Richard Corso Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: Richard Corso, Kareem Kamahl Taylor Starring: Gabe Combs, Asha Bee, Mandy Groves Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’,,Film Review by: ,,Jason Knight This short film noir was inspired by the sixties French New…
Every cinematic depiction of Robin Hood is a reflection of its era. Consider: The Technicolor glory of the definitive 1938 Errol Flynn version The risk-taking 1976 “Robin and Marion” with Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn The fondly remembered 1977 Disney cartoon The extremely-of-its-time, 1991 “Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves” The failed 2018 re-telling, the wannabe franchise-builder…
Iconic historian Timuel Black is turning 102 on Monday, December 7th, 2020, and will be celebrated with a special drive-by car parade organized by the University of Chicago Civil Knowledge Project and the Alumni Association. Mr. Black is a true Chicago treasure: historian, veteran, social scientist and political activist, scholar, teacher, civil rights leader and jazz…
★★★★ Directed by: #RolfinNyhus Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: #RolfinNyhus Starring: #RichardStephensonWinter, #ChrisAnderson, #RyanLaccohee Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by Lucy Clarke Greasy spoons are embedded in British culture. Although they’re just a cheap and cheerful café to get a plate…
Welcome to Movie DNA, a column that recognizes the direct and indirect cinematic roots of both new and classic movies. Learn some film history, become a more well-rounded viewer, and enjoy like-minded works of the past. This entry recommends movies to watch after you stream David Fincher’s Mank on Netflix. Let’s start off by stating that…
Nearly a century ago, a new hotel at the corner of Main and Bank streets was the talk of New Port Richey, Florida. The Hacienda Hotel was a luxurious building with pink stucco walls and a sprawling courtyard. In the decades since it was built, the Hotel has played host to movie stars, served as…
Crossing the Streams is our monthly look at all the offerings hitting the big streaming services each month, and this time we’re checking out the new Amazon Prime arrivals for December 2020. This month’s titles include a drumming movie that’s not Whiplash, a suspenseful female riff on Lord of the Flies, and more! Amazon Prime…
Amigo Bob Cantisano, instantly recognizable with his waist-length dreadlocks and handlebar mustache, can often be found searching for treasure in the California mountains. But he’s not looking for the gold which drew droves of miners to the area in the mid-1800s. Instead, Cantisano hunts for what those early migrants left behind—a trove of long-lost crops,…
Crews squelching their way through sewer systems in cities around the world sometimes find that they’re not alone. Their headlamps and flashlights occasionally fall across fellow creatures—rats scampering through the filth, or bugs, or even amorous amphibians. Some Victorian-era Londoners circulated stories about feral swine thriving down in the damp, and New York City residents…
★★★ Directed by: E.B. Hughes Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: E.B. Hughes Starring: Denny Bess, Reyna Kahan, Mark Borkowski, Don Striano, Ron Rey Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’,,Film Review by: ,,Jason Knight A man has just been released from prison. Can he…