Hollywood just loves movies about war and soldiers, there’s no denying that. Some of the most notable spectacles of the American cinema are military-centered – Apocalypse Now, The Thin Red Line, or Saving Private Ryan. However, most of the time the films focus on the horrors of the war or the trauma – either physical …
Continue reading Thank you for your service or Thank you, next?: Veterans and Triple Frontier
There is a lot to commend about the newest rendition of A Star is Born. The music, the actors, the realness, and the fact that it is not just a copy-and-paste of the previous three movies despite sharing the same story. The film ranks among those which treat the dangers of alcohol addiction and mental health seriously, and …
Continue reading “This thing in my ear”: Invisible disability in A Star is Born
When you get asked about your favorite movie hero or heroine, there are so many iconic options to choose from. And while there is increased diversity in creating characters for the big screen, there is one category which remains overlooked. How many disabled main heroes can you name? Sure, there is post-Episode V Luke Skywalker, and …
After the Credits 