Book On The Shelf: The Way Of The Samurai by Inazō Nitobe
Obviously I read this because of Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai. I was…
Celebrating the Living: Ron Howard
Hot take: Ron Howard is not a bad director. Oh, he’s got a lane, but…
Attention Must Be Paid: Selena
Surprisingly, she only made one theatrical-release movie, and I saw it in the theatre. Oh,…
Disney Byways: Disney’s Saccharine Reputation
I don’t know when the idea of Disney’s output being tame and over-sweet got started;…
Year of the Month: Tom Morton on THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST
A number of constants run across the many films of Aki Kaurismäki. Cigarettes will be…
Taco Break: Good Narration
And God help you if you use voice-over in your work, my friends. God help…
Celebrating the Living: Alyson Court
Sometimes, I’m just the wrong age for the connection some people have with a person…
Attention Must Be Paid: Charlie Chaplin
It is fascinating to note that IMDb insists that he is, in fact, Charles Chaplin,…
Disney Byways: Disney Adult
There’s a lot to unpack about the term “Disney adult,” one I’ve never used to…
Stuff My Kids Watch: My Daughter the Geek Girl
My daughter is five. She loves Disney princesses and magic girls, and her favourite colour…