The Matrix (1999)

*There will be some spoilers in this review, so you’re free to skip this post if you want to. If you’re okay with reading the spoilers, then enjoy.* “What did I just watch?” This was my reaction upon finishing this movie. Even though this was my second time viewing this film, there were many parts…

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Oma & Us – A Dutch-Indonesian Survivor’s Tale

Imagine a jovial, vibrant, grandmother with a rather dark past but is able to maintain her liveliness to this day. That is what this documentary is about. A year ago my friend Tanner Smith came to me with this idea and asked if I could help out on the project. Apparently he was collaborating with…

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Why the Ghostbusters hate?

“This film is sh**.” “If anyone likes this film, you are a traitor to the classic!” And there’s plenty more where that came from. Ever since this film came out, I noticed there was a barrage of hate being thrown at it. Which got me thinking; why are people raging against this film? Is it just…

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Virtual Reality Films?

This was a topic that came into discussion in my film theory class while we were on the subject of two dimensional and three dimensional films. In earlier years, when film was in it’s birth stage, it mostly was two dimensional. Yet it was interesting how people could be invested in a two dimensional world,…

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Cinematography Visual Poem

We were given an assignment in my cinematography class to create a visual poem. I took the time to ponder a concept over and finally created one on lights. Whenever we are in a world of darkness, there will always be a single source of light. This can be taken in any concept. But mostly…

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Why I love the Nightmare Before Christmas

Growing up around the holidays I would have to say this was one of two films I found myself watching constantly. Especially around Halloween. It’s a timeless classic with a bit of a dark side to it. But why do I love it so much? Perhaps it’s because of the dark images. Maybe it was…

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Twas the Night of the Krumpus

Recently I was chosen to be the Director of Photography on a film that someone in my film class is Directing. It’s called, “Twas the Night of the Krumpus.” A fun yet action filled Christmas film about rescuing the president’s daughter from an evil being called the Krumpus. At first I have to admit I…

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