Category Archives: Movies and Television

“Where does he get those wonderful toys?” Tim Burton’s Batman turns 30 today!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

It seems like yesterday that I was sitting in front of my parents 4:3 Sony tube television, salivating over the image of 5’ Batman toys from the yet to be June release of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). It wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Genre: A Doorway to Cultural Studies

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

As a Communications Technology teacher, its of pressing importance to ensure that students are not only tech savvy but culturally literate. This is at the essence of a program that encourages students to be effective communicators who can decode media … Continue reading →

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Endgame Avenges the Theatrical Experience

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Over the course of the past eleven years and twenty-two films in total as of this date, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved into what seems to be an irreplaceable framework for global storytelling of mythical proportions. From the first … Continue reading →

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The Us in Jordan Peele’s “US”

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

This weekend I once again indulged in the horror sensibilities of Jordan Peele. Like with Get Out two years ago, I needed to see US twice opening weekend with the promise of further viewings. Now with his second directorial effort, … Continue reading →

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Andi Mack: A Parent’s Guide to Season 3 (Thus far).

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Earlier this year I wrote a post celebrating Disney’s Andi Mack for its cultural forwardness. From Cyrus growing into his understanding of his own sexuality to Jonah’s struggle with anxiety, the show created by Terri Minisky (of Lizzie McGuire fame) … Continue reading →

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From Prey to Predator: Laurie Transformed

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

Just yesterday I sat in a darkened movie theatre with over 150 Communications Technology students to watch Halloween (2018). It’s always a treat to sit and watch a horror film with teenagers in a shared space. Unlike most adults who … Continue reading →

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Michael Myers and Our Shared Horror

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

With the release of David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018) today, I felt inspired to share my love of teaching horror. From a critical media literacy lens, the horror genre provides me with a great opportunity to engage in rich cultural … Continue reading →

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