Movie audiences are no longer just watching a film; they’re enduring a visual assault. Across the multiplex from superhero showdowns to espionage thrillers, a disorienting trend has taken hold: the shaky camera, paired with editing so rapid it borders on a strobe light effect. While intended to create a sense of gritty realism and kinetic […]
Day: September 16, 2025
The First Time I Realized I’m “Supposed” to Wear Makeup
Picture this: it’s the night of your 6th grade dance, and you’ve been counting down the days for weeks. You’ve never been to a school dance before, so you have no real idea what to expect. It doesn’t matter that it’s just “Neon Night.” It’s your first dance, and that means you have to look […]
Hearings For The NYC Freedom Plaza Casinos Kick Off
Public hearings opened for the proposed New York City casino projects yesterday, September 15th, 2025. These three hearings were to hear comments on the proposed Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC. These projects have been in the works for years. Following the hearings, attention has turned to the details of the Freedom Plaza proposal. The […]
How the Monday Night Wars Shaped Modern Media
A ringing bell, a roaring crowd and a rivalry that feels real. For years, professional wrestling was seen as a simple, low-brow spectacle. But behind the staged fights and over-the-top drama, organizations like WWE and WCW were inventing a new way to tell stories. Their methods — using live TV, long-term narratives and a blend […]
The Playlist I Use When I Want to Feel Like I’m Running Away in a Movie
Let’s be real: we’ve all had those moments where we imagine we’re the main character in a movie, headphones on, music blasting in our ears, walking away from something dramatic. If you haven’t done this, you’re seriously missing out. Some songs just feel like they were made for dramatic exits—specifically, the kind where you’re running […]
Trouble in Indonesia: A “1998” Moment, Redux?
So far, the smoke has cleared from the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia (ID) and other major cities but the embers of public anger still glow. The recent wave of nationwide protests, sparked by parliamentary perks and rising living costs, has subsided for now. Yet the echoes of 1998 are unmistakable, raising a profound question: Is […]
