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Category Archives: Movies and Television
T2 at 35: James Cameron’s Warning Still Echoes. Are We Listening?
Thirty-five years ago this summer, Arnold Schwarzenegger had the greatest summer of his Hollywood career with Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Returning to the story of Skynet, Sarah Connor, her messiah-like son John Connor, and the seemingly unstoppable T-1000, T2 was … Continue reading
Why Toy Story 5 Is About More Than Toys
If you’re my age, somewhere in your mid-40s, you may remember growing up at a fascinating crossroads between the old and the new. I still remember my four-year-old self playing with He-Man, ThunderCats, and G.I. Joe, creating imaginative alliances within … Continue reading
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[Movie Review] Deadpool and Wolverine – A Corporate Merger with a Heart
The introduction of multiverses in recent superhero storylines can often feel uninspired and like lazy storytelling. The MCU’s focus on the multiverse came after Tony Stark’s staggering sacrifice to save the world from Thanos, leaving perhaps nothing else as emotionally … Continue reading
[Movie Review] Twisters: A Breath of Fresh Air in Hollywood’s Stormy Landscape
In an era where Hollywood continues to search for multiverses and the next four-quadrant global franchise, the release of Twisters feels like a breath of fresh air amidst the ongoing storm between streaming and theatrical experiences. Seeing the movie last … Continue reading
Whimsical Confections: Wonka’s Guide to Transformational Leadership
As the Ontario winter break ends shortly and schools prepare to resume, students and staff frequently face what might be dubbed the “dark days” of the school year. In Ontario, the previous year marked the province’s gloomiest winter in over … Continue reading
[Movie Review] With Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise Saves the Summer Movie Season Once Again
There’s a definitive moment in the original Mission Impossible (1996) where Tom Cruise transforms from a drama-oriented actor who demands the truth in courtrooms to a full-fledged action star that is capable of saving the world from corrupt secret agents … Continue reading
Top Gun: Maverick and Authentic School Leadership
For many film critics Peter “Maverick” Mitchell is the quintessential Tom Cruise role. Like many of Cruise’s characters, Maverick is a character navigating some type of personal trauma, who then discovers something about himself that requires critical reflection. This reflection … Continue reading
Before Visiting Pandora, Enter The Abyss
Before you take a deep dive into this love letter to The Abyss (1989) it’s imperative that I disclose a conflict of interest. I was born and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada, where James Cameron first found his teenage love … Continue reading
[Media Literacy] Lightyear: A Family Watch Guide
Setting the stage for family movie nights can help in nurturing young people to be active consumers of media text. In the spirit of reading deeply, providing young viewers with an opportunity to reflect and share prior knowledge can nurture … Continue reading
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