My drinking to excess has taken a noticeable (and healthy) downswing this year, but sometimes I plan for it. Times like last night, when I’m […]
Star Wars, In Concert
We went to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, In Concert, this afternoon, presented by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. This is one of those shows […]
Miyazaki Movies
I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I […]
Creating a Harry Potter Party at Work
In 2015, on July 31st, I brought in a few magical themed treats to work. Some magic wands, cockroach clusters, and chocolate frogs. I set […]
Morning Movies
I look to my right. I look to my left. Empty seats to either side. A dozen people or less at the 9:30 am showing […]
If You Need To Cry, Watch Pixar
If you ever need a good cry, remember that Pixar movies exist. Nearly all of them are primed for some serious cathartic tears of sadness […]
An Anxiety of Loving Fictional Things
On the way back from my friends’ weekend, on Tuesday morning, while I was on my flight to Austin, Avengers: Endgame tickets went on sale. […]
At the Ritz
The first time I went to the Ritz theater in downtown Austin I went alone. The Ritz is one of the Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters, […]
A Movie With Friends On Thursday Night
I walked up the movie theater stairs carefully in the dark as the pre-show played behind me. My seat in the back row, near the […]
One Ticket, Please
My world got bigger when I realized I could go to the movies by myself. I’ve always loved going to the movie theater. I loved […]