PIG Is A Somber Three-Course Reflection on Life Itself
We often take for granted many things in life, but perhaps none more than food. Sure, the phone always eats first and people are...
The Writing
In addition to the podcast, we've got you covered with some great articles. Here you'll find reviews of movies, TV shows, albums and more. Many of the articles are written by Alex (English Major lol) and Josh, but we also love to promote the voices of others. Need a new go-to blog, LOOK NO FURTHER!
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Alex Papaioannou
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE Is Real... And It's Amazing
First and foremost, Zack Snyder initially stepped away from Justice League due to an unthinkable family tragedy, and if you enjoyed this...
WTR Podcast
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Sundance 2021 - One for the Road Review
Produced by Wong Kar-wai and directed by Baz Poonpiriya, One For The Road is a buddy road trip film with two great leads, a sleek style,...
Josh Lempert
- Jan 29
- 3 min
Sundance 2021 - CODA Review
With CODA, Sîan Heder’s sophomore effort is a wonderfully made film about family and what it means to be there for the ones you love....
Alex Papaioannou
- Jan 11
- 4 min
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... Takes An Introspective Look at The Life of Legends
History is a concept that obviously spans the entirety of existence. Any moment, no matter how small or large, can be considered...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 25, 2020
- 5 min
SOUL Is A Film That Deeply Appreciates Life and Loving It
I was sold on Soul from the moment it was announced. A Pixar film starring Jamie Foxx, revolving around music, contemplating the meaning...
Josh Lempert
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN: The Masterpiece 2020 Needs
It’s 2020. You and just about everyone you know has had a terrible year and anybody who’s paying attention is probably pretty angry about...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 13, 2020
- 6 min
THE LAST OF US PART II Won Game of the Year And Deservedly So
Coming fresh off of its Game of the Year win at the 2020 Game Awards, I was able to complete The Last of Us Part II spoiler free and...
Josh Lempert
- Dec 11, 2020
- 4 min
TENET: Bringing Home the Best Action Movie of the Year
When you bring up a film by someone like Christopher Nolan, there tends to be two camps: those who think Nolan is a skilled filmmaker,...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 6, 2020
- 4 min
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong
And thus, every adventure has to have its end. There’s good and bad endings, happy and sad, painful and hopeful. But this one here?...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 6, 2020
- 3 min
4K BLADE Shows How Far Superhero Films Have Come
2020 will be the first year that Marvel Studios hasn’t released a film or television season/series since the inception of the Marvel...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 5, 2020
- 4 min
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers
As the Fellowship continues on their journey, the epic WTR rewatch goes on, and so does the writing. The best part about an annual...
Alex Papaioannou
- Dec 4, 2020
- 4 min
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring
The time has arrived to discuss one of the absolute crowning achievements in the history of film.
Josh Lempert
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
SOUND OF METAL: A Performance Driven Study on Coping
What does it mean to lose something? Will it ever come back? Will your life change forever? Who will you be afterwards? The answers to...
Alex Papaioannou
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure
It seems like an actual lifetime ago that Parasite took over the world and won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director....
Josh Lempert
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM: A Very Nice Sequel
Fourteen years ago, Sacha Baron Cohen changed the world when he introduced the world to Borat Sagdiyev, the crass Kazakhstani reporter...
Alex Papaioannou
- Oct 18, 2020
- 4 min
SHITHOUSE Is The Most Realistic College Film In Years; Possibly Ever
SHITHOUSE shows there's more to college than parties and drugs. It's a moving film about a unique, yet worldly experience.
Alex Papaioannou
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Is A Riveting and Timely Courtroom Drama
The Trial of the Chicago 7 brings Sorkin's writing into the courtroom once again for a film based off the 1968 trial of the same name.
Alex Papaioannou
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime
The Halloween vibes are officially in full effect.
Oliver Pezzano
- Oct 6, 2020
- 5 min
5 Horror Movies To Distract From the Pain.
It’s October again which can only mean one thing...you’re probably feeling a sense of dread-soaked nostalgia that’s leading you to feel...