In this video, I count down my top 10 films of 2021. Despite everything, it’s been an amazing year for movies. I’m grateful I got to enjoy so many of these in a theater and hoping that 2022 brings more cinematic wonder to each of our lives.
‘Eternals’ Is Pretty Great
I thought ‘Eternals’ was pretty good! And I’m a little bit baffled by all the harsh critiques it’s getting. Evidently, it’s one of the worst-rated MCU films ever made. In this video review, I explain why I enjoyed the film and I speculate a bit on why I think it’s being received the way it is.
Noomi Rapace tells me about her new film, ‘Lamb’
It’s a busy month! October is the first month in a long time that feels packed with major, blockbuster movie releases.
In the midst of that, A24 is releasing Lamb, a new film from first-time director Valdimar Jóhannsson. In the film, a childless couple in rural Iceland make a shocking discovery in their sheep barn one day. How they navigate it will have huge implications for their relationship and their relationship with the nature around them.
Noomi Rapace (Prometheus, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) plays Maria and she’s incredible in this film. She brings so much intensity and vulnerability to her role and makes the entire thing worth watching on her own.
For Culturally Relevant and on YouTube (above), Noomi chatted with me about her role in the movie, how she got inspired to act in the first place, and what the hardest scene in the movie was to film.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ (2021) Is A Tragic Disaster
A few thoughts on the Dear Evan Hansen movie, which is sadly just as tragic and misguided as you may have heard it is.
Putting together the opening credits of ‘The Paper Tigers’ (with Bao Tran and Kris Kristensen)
The Paper Tigers is a delightful martial arts comedy. I was delighted to be able to chat with writer/director Bao Tran and editor Kris Kristensen about how they put together the cool, stylish opening credits to the film. Check it out in the video above and watch The Paper Tigers on Netflix and Blu-ray/VOD.
‘Black Widow’ is a ton of fun
Some thoughts on the Black Widow, coming right up. This movie has been delayed several times but is finally hitting theaters and Disney+ Premier Access this week.
What is “Justice For Han” and why it’s a big deal
The new Fast and Furious movie is out this week and in this video, I explain what the “Justice for Han” fan campaign is and why it’s such a big deal that this movie honors it.
Note: This video does not spoil anything beyond what’s in the poster/trailer for F9: The Fast Saga.
Going Viral on IKEA TikTok (with Scott Seiss)
I recently had the chance to chat with comedian Scott Seiss about going viral on IKEA TikTok. I tried something different this time around: converting my full Culturally Relevant interview with Scott into something with more of a linear/narrative format. It doesn’t seem like a big step but scripting and filming something even this simple probably took 5x more time than I typically spend on one of my videos.
I hope you enjoy it!