It’s January, a time for resolutions, predictions and ill-fated, temporary sobriety. My resolution this year is to write more predictions. Also: to be more Hemingway, less sizeable, superfluous sentences. I’m almost certain to fail at the last one. I give you ten predictions for 2025 across the world, covering politics (1), film and television (3),Continue reading “2025: Year of the Prediction”
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Green and Red, White and Blue: The Race to Replace Ligue 1
Imagine that you want to build one of the best soccer leagues in the world. You have a league already, but it’s terrible. You barely have any good players, no one cares about the games, and certainly no one watches them. That’s not good! It’s not all bad, however. Your country sits on a monstrousContinue reading “Green and Red, White and Blue: The Race to Replace Ligue 1”
2024 Acting Breakouts
Hollywood is an ever-shifting set of lists of actors and actresses. Who can lead an action movie, a rom-com? Who’s a character actor? Of course, the “A-list” is entrenched in our subconscious. There’s no doubt that Leo or Chalamet get more offers to headline movies than they know what to do with. The rest ofContinue reading “2024 Acting Breakouts”
OSCARS 2024: NOMINEE AND WINNER PREDICTIONS, BEST BETS, AND AWARDS RACE PREVIEW
This piece was drafted on January 21, before nominations came out. The predictions remain unchanged but betting odds have been updated. Welcome back! Resolutions are not the only thing that usher in a new year. A plethora of low-grossing, well-reviewed movies can only mean one thing: award races are upon us. The Golden Globes, mercifully,Continue reading “OSCARS 2024: NOMINEE AND WINNER PREDICTIONS, BEST BETS, AND AWARDS RACE PREVIEW”
American Muscle or American Classic? Breaking Down the Fast X Trailer
It’s here. We’re back. When I say family, you say family. America’s favorite movie franchise dropped a modest, nearly-four minute trailer this week. You think the Super Bowl matters today? How about… How is Charlize Theron going to cover Michelle Rodriguez, Brie Larson, and Cardi B? Can John Cena and Helen Mirren get Jason MomoaContinue reading “American Muscle or American Classic? Breaking Down the Fast X Trailer”
First Take Forever 