Culture Crash: Revisiting Our Favorite Films & Books
2020 has not been as full of new releases as in previous years due to the pandemic, so we’re rewinding back to some of our favorite selections from a few writers and directors.
Culture Crash: The Theatre Release of “Tenet”
The blockbuster release, “Tenet” by prominent director Christopher Nolan is one of the first major films to make a theatre release in several months. Is it worth the watch?
Culture Crash: The Lasting Legacy of Actor Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman passed away from cancer at the age of 43 on August 28. We honor his legacy and his many contributions to film from starring in Black Panther to his portrayal of baseball player, Jackie Robinson in the 2013 movie 42.
Culture Crash: The Soothing Sounds of Frank Ocean
It’s no surprise that many of us are always looking for new ways to de-stress and relax this year. Whether you’re cooking, driving or just relaxing, the music of Frank Ocean is a fantastic choice.
Culture Crash: Exploring the Works of Charlie Kaufman
Writer & director Charlie Kaufman is known for several hit movies including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York. We explore some of his biggest career triumphs and the upcoming release of his new Netflix original, I’m Thinking of Ending Things that’s based off the novel written by Iain Reid.
Culture Crash: Taylor Swift’s Surprise Album
The new summer release, Folklore, by artist Taylor Swift heads in a stylistically different direction than what she’s largely known for. We discuss the new album and some of our favorite songs.
Copy of Culture Crash: A Collection of Science Fiction
The Forward is a new science fiction series of six short novellas written by prominent authors in the genre. We discuss the appeal and if the new release is worth the purchase.
Culture Crash: A Father-Son Horror Novella (2020)
Viewpoints speaks with father-son duo, Richard and Billy Chizmar about the combined process of writing the popular horror story, Widow’s Point.
Culture Crash: Exploring The Indie Band & Album “Red Hearse”
The band “Red Hearse” is made up of acclaimed artists Jack Antonoff, Sam Dew and producer Sounwave. We explore the group’s indie releases and what the musical trio brings to the table.
Culture Crash: Film Highlights So Far In 2020
This year has forced the film industry – like many other industries – to adapt and do things a little differently. This means a new resurgence of drive-in theatres or the option to buy new releases straight from your home TV. We go through some of our favorite films and upcoming releases set for fall.
Culture Crash: The Latest Blockbuster From Christopher Nolan
Tenet, the newest movie from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, is set to release next month. We take a look back at some of Nolan’s biggest film triumphs including the star-filled thriller, Inception.
Culture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher
Prominent Hollywood director Joel Schumacher died on June 22, 2020 at the age of 80. We discuss his legacy and some of the films he’s best remembered for.
Culture Crash: Rewinding Back to Our Highschool Selves
There’s a certain amount of nostalgia when we revisit our favorite music, show and movies from those young, teenage years. This week on Viewpoints we discuss how many Americans cling to the hot pop culture of their generation.
Culture Crash: The Difficulty of Placing Media & Literature Into Distinct Genres (2020)
Sometimes a new release fits into multiple genres but has to be classified into one specific genre. Star Wars is labeled as a space opera – but what exactly does that mean? Viewpoints discusses these conundrums.
Culture Crash: The Rollout of HBO Max
The new streaming service, HBO Max can be a bit confusing. What does it cover that’s not already on HBO Go or HBO Now? We discuss the differences and the hottest shows and films on the platform.
Culture Crash: The Voices of African American Authors (2020)
Reading the works of black authors is an important part to better understanding why racial inequities still plague our country. We offer up some recommendations to add to your reading list.
Culture Crash: Remaking the Justice League
Zack Snyder’s version of the movie The Justice League will premiere on streaming service HBO Max in 2021. We discuss the new release set to be a great improvement from the 2017 Warner Brothers version that was a blockbuster flop.
Culture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton passed away earlier this month at age 54. We discuss some of her biggest achievements and legacy in Hollywood.
Culture Crash: Parks and Recreation: Quarantine Edition
The popular show, Parks and Recreation has returned for a special, one-time-only episode featuring the original cast. We discuss if the new release is a flop or worth the watch.
Culture Crash: ESPN’s The Last Dance
The sports documentary, The Last Dance, has received high praise over the last several weeks. We discuss the 10-part docuseries now streaming on the ESPN app.
Culture Crash: The Fate of the Oscars
How will the upcoming award’s season be affected by COVID-19? We discuss the state of the film industry and how the Academy is changing its rules during this unprecedented time.
Culture Crash: Exploring the Tech Show “Halt and Catch Fire”
Have you pretty much watched everything on your list at this point? All four seasons of the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire are now available on Netflix. While you've probably never heard of the show, it's definitely a binge-worthy watch.
Culture Crash: Finding Indie Films
Older films are hard to find these days on mainstream streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. We delve into how to track down some of the best indie, classic and foreign films to watch from your home sofa.
Culture Crash: Getting Lost in the World of Video Games
Video games are a great way to pass time. As many of us are trying to do exactly that these days, we delve into the fantasy world and discuss some of our favorite classic and new release picks.
