Note: This article was initially published on the WUFT site on 1/24/17.
Author: Joshua Klafter
Spirited Away is a Reality Show
As someone who grew up with Spirited Away, and hails it as a flawless masterpiece, naturally I am obsessed with getting other people into the film. Throughout my execution of this mission, I have noticed one common thread: everyone feels that the ending was anticlimactic. At first, I just dismissed my inability to see this
The Smash Pros: The Art of Long-Form Comedy
In my opinion, long-form comedy is the most satisfying form of comedy out there. Although I do love stand-up and short videos, to me, the pinnacle of the genre comes in the form of the the long game. The core of the artform of comedy is jokes: setup and punchline in that order. However, I
Moana and Wind Waker: Perfecting the Polynesian Ocean Explorer Aesthetic
May as well cash in on the Moana hype train for a second time. There is a particular aesthetic in media that I have become increasingly fond of over the years. This is that of the Polynesian ocean explorer. Today I am going to be explaining this aesthetic, as well as why I appreciate it,
How Moana Messed Me Up
When I think about movies I want to see in theaters, I place them in one of three categories. There’s the top tier- movies I must see in theaters, maybe even opening night. Then comes middle tier- movies I would like to see in theaters, but will take my time to see. Finally, at the
Top 4 Films of 2016
I don’t get why people say 2016 was a bad year for movies. Yes, I can count the amount of great films that came out this year with my fingers. However, i’d much rather have a handful of greats than a slew of pretty goods. Although there definitely were more 2016 releases that I enjoyed,
Top 3 Albums of 2016
We can all agree that 2016 wasn’t the greatest year. However, if there was one medium that got me through all the chaos, it was music. Nothing shortened the agonizing metro rides more than the sounds of MZShaidu and Casey Williams. There were three albums in particular this year that rose above the rest, proving
Rogue One- A Gonzo Review
NOTE: This review will contain spoilers. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t read it. It was interesting to see a Star Wars movie at a time other than midnight. I have begun to associate the franchise with late night coffee at the Grind and schmoozing with fans in $7,000 cosplays. However, with a ticket
Film Review- Denial
Note: This review was initially published on the Moment Magazine official site on 10/11/16.
Snapchat: An Unexpected Restaurant Marketing Tool
Note: This article was initially published on the WebTV network site Foldable on 7/26/16.