Monthly Archives: September 2018
Happy Monday!
Despite graduating from high school many, many years ago–well, the specific number of years isn’t important–there’s still this lingering feeling from time-to-time in which high school pops back into my life in some form or another. I think it’s fair to say it’s a universal feeling.
In some ways it’s good. And in some ways it’s bad.
If only we could travel back in time for a second chance at those prized opportunities missed…
(aside from the movie ’17 Again’ in which that is the literal plot)
I sense a recurring bit with these two funny people that will provide us with some great mini-sitcom moments like in the video above.
Kevin Hart’s new movie ‘Night School’ opens in a theater near you this Friday.
Have a Better Week Than Last Week.
That Famous Moon Shot
The United States won the “space race” against the Soviets on July 20, 1969. This long, dedicated pursuit and historic flight to space–through the lens of Neil Armstrong–is the focus of the film ‘First Man.’
Seems straightforward, right?
And yet there has been controversy recently surrounding the forthcoming film ‘First Man’ because there isn’t a scene that depicts the American flag literally being planted on the moon. While I will withhold final judgment until after seeing this movie, it seems like a bad call by a director–Damien Chazelle–who has made so many right calls in his young, burgeoning filmmaking career.
Without getting into the weeds here, the moon landing was an American achievement that inspired this country and the world.
That’s just reality.
Another reality is that the third trailer for ‘First Man’ is the best one yet.
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, but he did so with the help and support of an entire nation back on earth.
That fact can’t be omitted from history.
Netflix Will See You Soon
‘Maniac’ is a forthcoming series at Netflix that will star Jonah Hill, Emma Stone, and Justin Theroux. It’s about the treatment–and manipulation?–of the mind. Its star power coupled with its intriguing premise promises to deliver a fresh storytelling experience.
And with each passing day, it becomes clearer that television and cinema are engaging in some version of experiential marketing. Treating a show or film as a brand isn’t new yet modern technology creates creative elasticity that attempts to bring the viewer into the show or film like never before.
Engagement is key.
If only there were cognitive professionals to sign off on this evolving breakthrough…
I may need to see some college degrees.
In the meantime, I’ll have to settle for just watching ‘Maniac’ on Netflix starting September 21.
Happy Monday!
A “Happy Monday!” blog post of Jimmy’s Daily Planet will help you watch the brand new trailer for the forthcoming Disney live-action film ‘Mary Poppins Returns.’
This looks like a great family movie to see with my young nieces. And I’ll be sure to play my part and feed them a bag of Skittles a spoonful of sugar before returning them to their parents because, well, that’s what good uncles do!
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ to movie theaters on December 19.
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