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It’s Our Story Too: Why Canadian Audiences Must Watch “The Revenant”

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

The myth of The Revenant is growing. Celebrated for its glorious cinematography and sense of scope along with transforming folklore of a brutal production that placed filmmakers against the elements, the film has deservedly earned a must see reputation. In … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to J.J. Abrams

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

Dear Mr. Abrams, Upon the release of the first The Force Awakens trailer in November of last year, I blogged about my affinity for what looked like a return to glory for the franchise – practical effects, grittiness and energy … Continue reading →

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“The Martian” is Ridley Scott’s “Top Gun”

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

With a focused understanding of the science fiction genre, director Ridley Scott is a master in creating narratives that speak not only the complexity of time and space but more importantly address the layers of the genre itself.  With his … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk Flipping

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

I holistically believe that teaching serves the human experience; it is very much about connectivity and working with, empowering and challenging individuals to be their best. Good teaching acknowledges the profession serves the human experience, while great teaching actively works … Continue reading →

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Students need to build and showcase “social currency.” Skills matter!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

Much has been said about the role and importance of technology in education. From teacher use of technology to deliver content to the active use of technology by students to “show what they know,” notions of the traditional are in … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why “Jurassic World” made 500 million dollars in 3 Days.

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

Yes, the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg’s 1993 opus to our cultural curiosity, the dangers of science and of course his cinematic need to re-establish both American family and alpha male structures are back in Jurassic World. With a … Continue reading →

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Students need Transformation

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

The conversation around notions of the digital learner are a constant and evolving apparatus for sharing, provocation, frustration and at times annoyance. Within, a milieu where technology and student-centric learning are no longer passive ideas, I am bewildered that a segment … Continue reading →

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