Alex Arabian

·6 min read

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Vivo’ Is A Waywardly Watchable Musical Mess

Netflix's latest animated film, 'Vivo', starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Zoe Saldana is an, at times, unevenly paced story that doesn't quite nail its lofty messaging about the preservation of cultural tradition and other social critiques, leaving it as a merely watchable musical.

Hype

·16 min read

Jamie Kennedy on ‘Last Call’, “The Industry”, ‘Scream 5’, ‘Lost and Found in Armenia’, and More

Alex Arabian

Ahead of the release of 'Last Call', we spoke with Jamie Kennedy about the making of the film, his eclectic career, the Armenian indie darling 'Lost and Found in Armenia', 'Scream 5', cancel culture, and more.

Hype

·11 min read

Dylan Sprouse on ‘Tyger Tyger,’ Taking Back Agency, Learning Mandarin, & More

Alex Arabian

On the eve of the release of 'Tyger Tyger', we got to speak with Dylan Sprouse (of 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' fame) about the unique production in Slab City, preparing for the role of an addict, his years as a child star, learning Mandarin, and more.

Features

·8 min read

‘Stranger Things’: The Upside Down as America’s Guilty Conscience

Alex Arabian

'Stranger Things' proves to be a complex deconstruction of fact and façade between two opposing world hegemonies, while its Upside Down parallel, represents America’s haunting consequences.

Hype

·11 min read

Ernie Hudson on ‘Redemption Day,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ & Rick Moranis

Alex Arabian

On the cusp of the release of 'Redemption Day', we had an opportunity to speak with Ernie Hudson about his latest film, his impressive career, the shifting film industry, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', and more.

Hype

·9 min read

Devon Sawa on ‘Hunter Hunter,’ Teen Fame, Christina Ricci, & SNL’s ‘Stan’ Skit

Alex Arabian

We had an opportunity to speak with Devon Sawa (of 'Casper' and 'Idle Hands' fame) about his just released film, 'Hunter Hunter,' ridding himself of the "teen hearthrob" label, his thoughts on SNL's "Stan" parody, and much more.

Features

·10 min read

How ‘An American Pickle’ Speaks to Our Generational Detachment

Alex Arabian

On its surface, Seth Rogen and Brandon Trost’s 'An American Pickle' is a sweet, breezy film with an oversized heart at its center, but lying just below is a tale of important history not often taught in America.

Features

·12 min read

‘Two for the Road’ – the Postmodern Prototype for Romantic Cinema

Alex Arabian

'Two for the Road' is the one of the most underrated masterpieces in the annals of film’s archives. Decades ahead of its time, it set the standard for today’s experimental romantic comedy 53 years ago.

Features

·5 min read

The Evolution of Postmodern Dating in the ‘Before Trilogy’

Alex Arabian

Richard Linklater's decades spanning 'Before Trilogy' is widely considered a contemporary film classic, even making it into The Criterion Collection, and for very good reason.

Features

·7 min read

The Visual & Thematic Motifs of Tim Burton – Part 1

Alex Arabian

Tim Burton has managed to hone his unmistakable eccentric visual style and equally nonconformist recurring themes throughout the course of his prolific career, and they are more than worth a look back at some of his greatest achievements.

Hype

·11 min read

The Brains Behind Zelma Stone: A Journey Into Dreamland

Alex Arabian

"Take your broken heart, make it into art.” Chloe Studebaker of Zelma Stone fame has lived, endured, and actualized that motto. Pouring her heart and soul into a mélange of melancholic melodies and soothingly sanguine vocals with her latest 'Dreamland EP.'

Features

·6 min read

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Reign of the MPAA

Alex Arabian

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 2, we'll explore how one man, William H. Hays, tossed a cigarette butt into a proverbial creative forest and started an uncontainable wildfire.

Hype

·12 min read

Edson Oda On His Feature Debut, ‘Nine Days,’ Winston Duke, Marvel Actors, & Working With Spike Jonze

Alex Arabian

On the eve of 'Nine Days' release, we had the opportunity to speak with Edson Oda about its metaphysical story, working with Duke and his fellow Marvel actors, the "surrealness" of collaborating with Spike Jonze, and more.

Hype

·8 min read

Nazanin Mandi on ‘Dreamcatcher,’ Acting, Savage X Fenty, Collaborating With Miguel, & More

Alex Arabian

Before the release of 'Dreamcatcher', we had an opportunity to speak with Nazanin Mandi about her goals as an actor, fashion and creativity, destigmatizing mental health struggles, collaborating with her husband Miguel, and more.

Features

·10 min read

What Could Have Been With the Deep Sci-Fi of Netflix’s ‘The OA’

Alex Arabian

There have been few Netflix cancellations as controversial as 'The OA's, and for good reason. The shows profound themes and symbolism have turned it into a cult sensation that's more than worth taking a deep dive into.

Opinions

·10 min read

How Walking a Tightrope of Tone-Deafness Diminished ‘Borat 2’s’ Cultural Impact

Alex Arabian

During these sociopolitical times, it would seem like a ripe environment for Sacha Baron Cohen's brand of parody and shock humor. So why didn't 'Borat 2' leave as indelible of a mark as the first one?

Features

·11 min read

Long Live MF DOOM: A Tribute to the Life & Work of The Supervillain

Alex Arabian

MF DOOM maintained a legendary mystique throughout his storied career to his recently announced passing. Here's what we know about the Andy Kaufman of hip-hop and some of the greatest songs he's blessed us with.

Hype

·15 min read

Juliet Landau Discusses Her Meditation on Narcissism & Evil in ‘A Place Among the Dead’

Alex Arabian

Juliet Landau, famous for her role as Drusilla in 'Buffy', took some time to chat with us about her feature length directorial debut, 'A Place Among the Dead', which seeks to deconstruct the nature of the narcissist through an acutely apt metaphor of vampire mythology.

Features

·13 min read

The Varying Depictions of Suburbia in Film & Television

Alex Arabian

Suburbia has enthralled filmmakers in the visual mediums of film since the creation of the post-war nuclear family in the 1950s, serving as a setting, motif, and breeding ground for themes, critiques, and analyses of the culture it's spawned in our collective zeitgeist.

Features

·15 min read

Is Cinema Inherently Political?

Alex Arabian

If this were a novel, the overarching thesis would be that all art is inherently political, whether intentional or unintentional. Beyond that, however, is the concept of ideology – not what our stated beliefs are, but the assumptions, rules, and structures that we take for granted as natural, rather than an imposed worldview.

Features

·7 min read

The Visual & Thematic Motifs of Tim Burton – Part 2

Alex Arabian

Features

·19 min read

Multi-Hyphenate Don Lake on Suiting Up for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’

Alex Arabian

Fresh off 'Space Force's' season one debut, we spoke with Don Lake about his role in the series, the magnetic chemistry among the all-star cast, his roots at The Second City, and much more.

Features

·14 min read

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: U.S. Politics, Film, & Government Institutions Behind Closed Doors

Alex Arabian

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 3, we'll explore the direct role the US Government has played in "protecting" its national interests in film throughout the years.

Features

·6 min read

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Rise of Government Censorship in Hollywood

Alex Arabian

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 1, we'll explore the rise of government mandated censorship in Hollywood dating back to the early 1900s.

Debunking Disney+’s ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ With Actress Emmy DeOliveira

The Curious Disappearance of Judith McNaught: What Happened to ‘The Sweetest Thing’?

CE5: Making Alien Contact through Meditation

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Vivo’ Is A Waywardly Watchable Musical Mess

How the Joker is the Perfect Embodiment of Carl Jung’s Jester Archetype

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Vivo’ Is A Waywardly Watchable Musical Mess

Jamie Kennedy on ‘Last Call’, “The Industry”, ‘Scream 5’, ‘Lost and Found in Armenia’, and More

Dylan Sprouse on ‘Tyger Tyger,’ Taking Back Agency, Learning Mandarin, & More

Ernie Hudson on ‘Redemption Day,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ & Rick Moranis

Devon Sawa on ‘Hunter Hunter,’ Teen Fame, Christina Ricci, & SNL’s ‘Stan’ Skit

How ‘An American Pickle’ Speaks to Our Generational Detachment

‘Two for the Road’ – the Postmodern Prototype for Romantic Cinema

The Evolution of Postmodern Dating in the ‘Before Trilogy’

The Visual & Thematic Motifs of Tim Burton – Part 1

The Brains Behind Zelma Stone: A Journey Into Dreamland

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Reign of the MPAA

Edson Oda On His Feature Debut, ‘Nine Days,’ Winston Duke, Marvel Actors, & Working With Spike Jonze

Nazanin Mandi on ‘Dreamcatcher,’ Acting, Savage X Fenty, Collaborating With Miguel, & More

What Could Have Been With the Deep Sci-Fi of Netflix’s ‘The OA’

How Walking a Tightrope of Tone-Deafness Diminished ‘Borat 2’s’ Cultural Impact

Long Live MF DOOM: A Tribute to the Life & Work of The Supervillain

Juliet Landau Discusses Her Meditation on Narcissism & Evil in ‘A Place Among the Dead’

The Varying Depictions of Suburbia in Film & Television

Is Cinema Inherently Political?

The Visual & Thematic Motifs of Tim Burton – Part 2

Multi-Hyphenate Don Lake on Suiting Up for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: U.S. Politics, Film, & Government Institutions Behind Closed Doors

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Rise of Government Censorship in Hollywood

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