Mario’s Musings (Anniversary Edition): Raiders of the Lost Ark
Anyone who knows me knows what Indiana Jones means to me. Some of my earliest memories involve sitting down in front of the television to watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. I’ve constantly joked that Harrison Ford is the greatest living actor of all time, only one Best Actor Oscar nomination for Witness be damned.
The Handmaid’s Tale: A Glimpse Into The Reality We Live In
At the time Margaret Atwood’s novel about a dystopian future was published, it seemed as though the world depicted in The Handmaid’s Tale was simply a grim look at an alternate reality. “This is what might occur if ‘the wrong people’ take over; fortunately we don’t have to worry about it.” I don’t know if that thought holds true today.
Mario's Musings: A Lightning Round
Okay, I’ll admit, I’ve fallen behind on some reviews, and I’ve watched a lot since December. So here’s a lightening round of quick reviews I wrote for a bunch of things I’ve watched since then.
Mario’s Musings: Soul (2020)
It goes without saying that Pixar knocks it out of the park whenever they release a new film. Toy Story, Up, Inside Out, Monsters Inc., the Incredibles; you name it, it’s been hit by the proverbial bat. Pixar knows how to tug at your heart strings.
On Christmas Day they released their latest string puller on Disney+: Soul.