The Blue Wizards were sent to Middle-earth to help in the fight against Sauron, but they were nowhere to be seen during the events of The Lord of the Rings. These two wizards, Alatar and Pallando, were the first of the Istari sent to Middle-earth, arriving from Valinor during the Second Age. Like Gandalf, Saruman, and … Read more
Some may find the title of The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer misleading. It’s not entirely inaccurate, but beneath the film’s initial premise as described in the title is a different movie, one less about the process of writing and more about a marriage falling apart and how it … Read more
Fantasy movies often have great potential to be turned into animated series because of their strength in worldbuilding and complex visual language. However, I find it strange that animation and fantasy are thought to be for kids. Though I found the fantasy genre as a young person, my interest in it has only grown into adulthood. … Read more
As the world of virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology grows and becomes more immersive, it’s frequently found itself at the center of many sci-fi stories. Whether it be the blockbuster escape of Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One or the more thought-provoking episodes of Black Mirror, VR and AI can be utilized for a variety of themes and storytelling. With … Read more
The Freshly Cut Grass is a study in observation. The slow-burn Argentinian drama can be arduous, but it isn’t without a point to make. And it’s an incisive point that can only be picked up if you’re paying close attention to the details. The characters — two agronomics professors, Natalia (Marina de Tavira) and Pablo (Joaquín … Read more