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It's June, and my theater-going adventures have been delayed because this month had other plans. Life has been a little tight financially, which means I haven't made it out to a theater yet. As much as I'd love to pretend I'm mysteriously "curating the perfect comeback," the truth is that movie tickets cost money, and rent insists on being paid first. Rude. That said, the first film I'll be seeing…
So here’s the thing. I haven’t been writing. Not because I don’t care—but because life got… a lot. I’m in grad school right now for Television, Film, and Media Studies, and it’s no joke. Papers, research, screenings, trying to have a life on top of that—it gets hectic fast. And somewhere in that, this blog started to feel like one more thing I had to “keep up with.” And I didn’t want that. Because…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where the films of August had one thing in common: sports. Homerun shenanigans, pom poms in unison, swimmers cutting through the water, and the cracking of football pads as underdogs charge the field. Every story was about teams and underdogs, about the ways competition can tear you apart or stitch you closer together. Here were my top four favorites of…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where the films of July had one thing in common: motion. Cars launched off ramps, skaters carved through the city, a pair of suited men tore across state lines with half the police force behind them, and at one point, I found myself watching a dozen lunatics in a mad dash for a bag of money. These weren’t quiet, contemplative watches. They were all about…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I look back on the films that stuck with me this past month. Whether they made me laugh, hit an emotional nerve, or just gave me something new to think about, these are the ones that made my personal list for June. My Cousin Vinny (1992) Cinderella (2015) Rear Window (1954) Tea and Sympathy (1956) This month’s picks were a fun mix: a courtroom comedy…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where each month I spotlight the films that found their way onto my list of personal favorites. These are the picks for May 2025, it's a mix of stories that made me laugh, feel, dream, or just unwind for a while. This month’s top spot goes to a hidden gem that deserves a bigger audience: The Annihilation of Fish . Here are the four favorites from May: Nai Nai…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where each month I spotlight the films that climbed their way into my personal hall of fame. These are the favorites of April 2025, movies that stuck with me, whether through grand spectacle, unforgettable characters, or just the right amount of camp. This month’s top honor goes to a cinematic colossus I was lucky enough to see at the TCM Classic Film…
Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I break down the movies that elbowed their way to the top of my March 2025 watchlist on Letterboxd. This month was a wild ride across time, space, and genre, and honestly, I am still trying to catch my breath. Here are the films that survived the gauntlet: Lady Snowblood (1973) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Vai (2019) Legally Blonde (2001) If you want to…
Welcome to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I talk about my Favorite of the Favorites that I watched from the month of February 2025! Here are some of my favorite movies from the last month... Mississippi Masala (1991) Cecil B. Demented (2000) Supa Modo (2018) Ailey (2021) Here are my ratings for these films: Letterboxd (Follow me and I will follow you back! 😁) You can stream these films on Criterion…
Welcome to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I discuss my Favorite of the Favorites that I watched from the month of January 2025! Here are some of my favorite movies from the last month... - Field of Dreams (1989) - His Three Daughters (2023) - The Band Wagon (1953) - A Real Pain (2024) Here are my ratings for these films: Letterboxd (Follow me and I will follow you back! 😁) You can watch these films…
