May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju, South Korea

May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju, South Korea

Between May 18th and May 27 thof 1980, a large uprising against the martial law government of South Korea exploded in the city of Gwangju. The military violently repressed the demonstration and, while the number of victims is disputed, it is argued that up to 2,000 people died in the uprising. Read moreA Guide to…

National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum in Holiday, Florida

National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum in Holiday, Florida

In the 1970s, the Library of Congress decided to take comedy seriously and begin efforts to record and preserve its history. They selected a young producer by the name of Tony Belmont to record interviews and gather material from as many great comedians as possible. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonIn 1987,…

The Puzzling Provenance of Historic Hebrew Type

The Puzzling Provenance of Historic Hebrew Type

A few decades ago, Richard Rockford was about to buy some vintage wooden typefaces from an American antique dealer when the seller pulled open one last drawer. It was where he kept a shoebox-worth of non-English letters orphaned from their original alphabets, hoping someone might eventually adopt them. “He was like, ‘Oh and here’s some…

Voyagers

Voyagers

A group of gorgeous young people give into their most primal urges on a decades-long, interplanetary journey in “Voyagers.” And if that sounds like sexy Lord of the Flies in space, well … it is. But despite the familiar nature of the themes writer/director Neil Burger is exploring, his film still offers plenty of tension and…

Home Entertainment Guide: April 2021

Home Entertainment Guide: April 2021

10 NEW TO NETFLIX Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho Marathon“At Eternity’s Gate”“Croupier”“Get on Up”“Insidious”“Legally Blonde”“My Fair Lady”“Philomena”“The Pianist”“Savages”“Saving Private Ryan” 10 NEW TO BLU-RAY/DVD Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” Josh Greenbaum’s comedy was delayed thanks to COVID…

Breaking Bread on the 25th Anniversary of Big Night

Breaking Bread on the 25th Anniversary of Big Night

In the 25 years since Stanley Tucci’s “Big Night” was released in 1996, there has been, in America, a great upsurge of movies and television shows revolving around the world of restaurants, chefs, and fine dining. Tucci’s film, which he co-wrote with Joseph Tropiano and co-directed with Campbell Scott (who also appears in the film…

The Steppes Sculptures in Steppes, Australia

The Steppes Sculptures in Steppes, Australia

The Steppes Sculptures are a series of 14 bronze sculptures on a circle of large stones in the middle of a forest. The sculptures were created by Stephen Walker. Each piece represents something from the area, either natural or of historical significance. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonNearby is the historic Steppes…

Victim of Love film review

Victim of Love film review

★★★ Directed by: Jesper Isaksen Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: Jesper Isaksen Starring: Rudi Kohnke, Siff Andersson, Louise Cho Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by: Jason Knight A dark journey into the mind of a deeply disturbed individual. Charly (Kohnke), has…

In Thailand, Traditional Cannabis Cuisine Is Back on the Menu

In Thailand, Traditional Cannabis Cuisine Is Back on the Menu

For a restaurant serving what was until recently a Class 5 narcotic substance, the clientele appeared older than one might expect: a couple of extended families, including grandma and grandpa; a woman having a quiet lunch with a man who appeared to be her father; a low-key middle-aged couple. Even the decor—cheesy knick knacks, thick…

“It’s A Visual Representation Of What We Felt During Lockdown”: Interview With Bradley Bell & Pablo Jones-Soler, Directors Of ALONE TOGETHER

“It’s A Visual Representation Of What We Felt During Lockdown”: Interview With Bradley Bell & Pablo Jones-Soler, Directors Of ALONE TOGETHER

SXSW 2021 saw the world premiere of Alone Together, a rich documentary on PC music trailblazer Charli XCX, following her behind the scenes of crafting her 2020 album how i’m feeling now during the global pandemic. What stands out about this doc, directed by Bradley Bell and Pablo Jones-Soler (known collectively as Bradley & Pablo), is that…

George Maciunas Square in Kaunas, Lithuania

George Maciunas Square in Kaunas, Lithuania

East of the Old Town of Kaunas, a mere five minutes from the blue-domed, Neo-Byzantine St. Michael the Archangel Church, lies a small, triangular square with an Aztec symbol painted on the ground. This unique traffic island is surrounded by three busy streets; you can’t access it, you can barely even see it from street…

Fajãs of São Jorge in São Jorge, Portugal

Fajãs of São Jorge in São Jorge, Portugal

São Jorge is one of nine islands that make up the Azores archipelago. The long, narrow landmass measures just  53 kilometers (33 miles) long and 8 kilometers (5 miles) wide. A high plateau runs along the center of São Jorge, marked by a row of volcanic peaks. At the foot of the steep cliffs lie a number of…

Kurth Kiln in Gembrook, Australia

Kurth Kiln in Gembrook, Australia

At the start of World War II, Australia was unprepared for the conflict, especially in regards to supplies of petrol. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonAttempts were made during the 1930s to increase storage, but motoring was such a new industry that no real progress was made towards keeping storage ahead of…

Clueless Reporters Ignore GOP Elephant in Oscar’s Room

Clueless Reporters Ignore GOP Elephant in Oscar’s Room

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to predict what will happen when Hollywood’s biggest stars gather later this month. The upcoming Oscars telecast will be a ratings catastrophe, part of a trend tarring recent awards show galas. When every third celebrity insults half the country, it’s only natural said half will tune out. Read moreA…

Zaara short film review

Zaara short film review

★★★★ Directed by: #HassanRaza Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: #HassanRaza Starring: #SoneraAngel, #JessicaBalmer, #JamesGraeme Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by: Patrick Foley There’s something romantic about a struggling artist – thanklessly toiling away at their craft, ignored by an apathetic world…

Heaven On Seven in Chicago, Illinois

Heaven On Seven in Chicago, Illinois

Named both for its unusual location—on the seventh floor of downtown Chicago’s historic Garland Building, which was built in the early 1900s—and for the aromas and tastes that greet diners, Heaven On Seven has been serving Cajun fare for decades. It’s most distinctive feature, though, are the hot sauces that cover the tables and even…

Benedict Arnold’s London Residence in London, England

Benedict Arnold’s London Residence in London, England

The name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with treason in the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, Arnold was initially a valiant member of the Continental Army, earning fame and honor during the Battle of Saratoga and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. He gained the trust of General George Washington and in 1780, he was…

ZOLA Trailer

ZOLA Trailer

A chance meeting leads to a story you won’t believe in Zola, the latest from co-writer/director Janicza Bravo. The allure of big money is what does Zola in. A new friend, one who aggressively latches onto her, says she knows a place they can make thousands doing what they love: stripping. So she gets in a…