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3 Hard to Watch Shows that are Worth It: Barry, Under the Banner of Heaven & Better Call Saul
I look at Barry, Under the Banner of Heaven & Better Call Saul. They all have hard to watch elements to them, but are so so good…
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'C'mon C'mon' Review: Details That Make the Movie Interesting
“Mothers cannot help but be in touch with the most difficult aspects of any fully lived life. Why on Earth should it fall to them to paint things bright and innocent and safe?”
Ambiguity and the Mystery of Tony Soprano
The final scene in which Tony disappears into a black screen has been talked about for years by critics and fans alike. There are countless theories as to what really happened that night at Holsten's diner with his family. One theory proposes that it was all a fantasy within Tony's head, and he was shot soon after entering the diner.
What are the Best Meaningful Dramas to Stream Right Now?
I like dramas that dissect meaningful themes, but stay true to the storyline of each character. The themes of dramas should emerge naturally through a story. The dramas I have watched lately (currently January 2022) that I will talk about in this article are: The Lost Daughter (Netflix), The Power of the Dog (Netflix), The Last Duel (Prime Video), C'mon C'mon (Prime Video), and The Long Goodbye (YouTube Short Film).
The Patsy Parisi Sopranos Theory
Patsy Parisi’s presence in the Sopranos is understated but very interesting when you consider the theory of him being the man behind the demise of Tony Soprano. This is a deeper dive into the side character and a look at the possibility of him being the one who set Tony up.
“In My Life”: Is it the Greatest Song of All-Time?
Randomly reveling in the greatness of this all-time Beatles song, and how it frames the love story to make you feel sadness and happiness at the same time.
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I wrote this for the client Authorprenuerlaunch.com through the content company Swell Content Marketing.
Top 10 Reasons Apartments are Better than Living in a House
This is an article I wrote for the client Urban Edge through Swell Content.
Really Underrated
I don’t even sleep I need those hours on the front end just to get it into gear
coffee at 2 am that’s not right but I need to level up and keep my head on crystal clear
The Motives of Uncle Junior and Patsy Parisi from the Sopranos
Junior’s dementia is one of the most fascinating and underrated aspects of a show that dives deep into the science and philosophy of mental health - or as Christopher would put it, “the human condition”.
Mac Miller’s Top 5 Songs with a Featured Artist
Travis Mcafee of Sweatpant Saturday’s podcast joined me to create this top 5 Mac Miller list.
Getting Online Book Reviews
This is a collection of work that I wrote for the client Authorprenuerlaunch.com through the content company Swell Content Marketing.
Pray for the Kid
Lyrics written by Jay Leal. Rapped over beats made by Riggolas. I did this on Instagram Live in 2020.
How do We Make Amends for Our Great American Sin?
How can America exercise it’s demons that are rooted in slavery?
Three Great Relationship Tragedy Stories, Compared
Sopranos’ “Whitecaps”, “Revolutionary Road” and “Marriage Story”, compared.
the mechanics of incarceration and one-shot masterpiece on display in episode 1 of adolescence. I review it here