My Top 200 Films

The following list, to clarify, is meant to provide my opinion on the films with the most artistic merit, not those which have had the most influence. Listed on it are movies which many regard as classics, as well as films I consider underrated. The placements are not meant to take into account success or popularity, nor the number … Continue reading →

One should read negative reviews of beloved films

Over the 21st century, aggregation sites such as Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic have been a subject of controversy among movie circles. Some are relieved by their distillation of all respected critics’ reviews for a movie into a number informing visitors of whether the film is worth their attention. Others consider aggregation sites to be one of the most central elements in the perceived decline of film criticism due to … Continue reading →

The True Reason ‘Boyhood’ Holds a Perfect 100 on Metacritic

Yes, ‘Boyhood’ is one of the past decade’s great films, but not one of the best ever made; we must remember it appeals to emotions that are universally felt. Continue reading →

Fixing Education: Just a Thought

The reason our school system is still so wildly flawed is because the efforts to reform it are being made not by intellectuals but rather by billionaires. Continue reading →

Why the ‘Sight & Sound’ Poll Can’t Be Taken So Seriously Anymore

No, this post is not a rant about how greater I think the film in 2nd place is than the one in 1st place. It instead discusses the many flaws in the poll’s voting process. Continue reading →