Man of Steel — Presenting Humanity’s Ideal

In this video essay, I explore the ways in which Man of Steel presents a moral ideal through the character of Superman.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring — A Wonderful Coming-of-Age Story

In this video essay, I discuss what makes The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring unexpectedly one of the best coming-of-age movies of all time.

How Spider-Man: Far From Home Stands Out in the MCU | Video Essay

In this video essay, I discuss what makes Spider-Man: Far From Home stand out for me amidst the crowded MCU.

The Darjeeling Limited and Sibling Trust | Video Essay

In this video essay, I discuss why I connect to Wes Anderson’s underrated gem, The Darjeeling Limited.

Ad Astra and the Deconstruction of Faith

In this video essay, I discuss the way James Gray’s Ad Astra and how it’s mirrored my own life.

Dune — The Next Big Thing

Now, all I want to do is dive into the books and fully prepare myself for Part Two.

No Time to Die — Review

But the best part of it all is that No Time To Die ties a neat thematic bow on this iteration of James Bond.

Prometheus and the Search for Meaning and Beauty

In this video essay, I explore what makes Prometheus so great as a standalone film.

Dear Evan Hansen — What You Might Like

If something gets us thinking and sticks in our brain past the movie theater parking lot, I think that has to count for something. 

Who Are You, Charlie Brown — A Simple, Yet Delightful Documentary

But it leaves a good taste in your mouth and warms your heart with the inspiration and positivity that one man was able to bring to so many people with his genuine, relatable, and inclusive comic strip.