What I Read in 2024: The Great Fortune by Olivia ManningIf I had to pick, the best book I read in 2024 was probably Olivia Manning’s The Great Fortune, published in 1960. The novel is the first…Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024
Reading the Presidential Biographies: Washington and AdamsLast year, I decided to embark upon a slightly mad endeavor: to read a biography of every U.S. president in order, from Washington to…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Spirituality Amidst the Mundane: On Éric Rohmer’s A Tale of WinterCharlotte Véry as Félicie in Éric Rohmer’s A Tale of Winter (Source: https://kviff.tv/catalog/a-winter-s-tale)Nov 2, 2024Nov 2, 2024
The Joy and Heartache of Youth: On Éric Rohmer A Tale of SummerAmanda Langlet as Margot and Melvil Poupaud as Gaspard in Eric Rohmer’s A Tale of Summer (Source: https://kviff.tv/catalog/a-summer-s-tale)Oct 5, 2024Oct 5, 2024
Space and Intuition: On Éric Rohmer’s A Tale of SpringtimeEarlier this year, I watched several of Éric Rohmer’s films for the first time — La Collectionneuse (1967), My Night at Maud’s (1969)…Aug 31, 2024Aug 31, 2024
Why Revenge of the Sith Is a Good Movie Almost Ruined by Excessive Fan ServiceOne of the biggest problems with the new Disney Star Wars films is the way they rely on fan service for their biggest emotional moments…Dec 27, 2019Dec 27, 2019
Why Attack of the Clones is Way Better than You RememberMaybe in 2002, it all felt theoretical. But in 2019, I find the discussion of democracy dying and institutions failing deeply prescient.Dec 26, 2019Dec 26, 2019
Why The Phantom Menace is Actually an Ironic MasterpieceWe’re not supposed to take any of this seriously. It’s ridiculous, because it’s supposed to be ridiculous. It’s a comedy!Dec 24, 20191Dec 24, 20191
