The ‘Futurama’-esque Space Delivery Absurdity of ‘JohnnyExpress’
Just when you thought Fry had a monopoly on sci-fi laziness. The wonders of space travel and the limitlessness of… Read More
December 22, 2017
Jacob Oller
Jacob Oller writes everywhere (Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Playboy, FSR, Paste, etc.) about everything that matters (film, TV, video games, memes, life).
An Unfortunate Christmas Typo Created ‘Dear Satan’
We all make mistakes. Just not like this. Read More
December 22, 2017
The Sweetness of Curiosity in ‘OK Google’
Our tech overlords can have cute relationships with children. The hand-drawn style of OK Google is a perfect emulation of… Read More
December 22, 2017
Goodness Gracious: Plot in ‘Ball of Fire’
Story and character balance in this Hawks gem. Howard Hawks’ 1941 Ball of Fire looks the director’s strengths in the… Read More
December 21, 2017
The Great Sounds of ‘Bad Timing’
A protagonist defined more by her noises than her appearance. Director Nicolas Roeg’s Bad Timing features a performance by Theresa… Read More
December 21, 2017
An Appreciation of the Realism of ‘Hey Arnold!’
The series returned animation to its urban roots. Hey Arnold! and its films, Hey Arnold!: The Movie and the new Hey… Read More
December 21, 2017
Are You Not Entertained? The Colors of Ridley Scott
All the money in the world couldn’t buy you tips like this. Director Ridley Scott goes big or goes home… Read More
December 20, 2017
The Class Tension of ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’
Money transcends all barriers. Director Jacques Demy's 1964 musical masterpiece The Umbrellas of Cherbourg won the Palme d’Or and countless… Read More
December 20, 2017
Troubling Sounds and Cursed Images: ‘Eyes Without a Face’
Can awful sounds offer a learning experience? It’s uncommon that video essays emulate the mood of the topic they cover.… Read More
December 20, 2017