You worked toward something significant for months, maybe years. You finally got there. And then — instead of fireworks — you felt aimless, confused, maybe even a little let down. If that sounds familiar, the film In A World… (2013) captures this experience better than almost anything else I've come across, and it has something genuinely useful to say about what comes next.

Why does certainty about other people feel so emotionally relieving? Using the film Mickey 17, this post explores black and white thinking, snap judgments, and the discomfort of sitting with ambiguity and complexity in other people.

Why is it sometimes so hard to let go of a relationship from our past? A reflection on love, memory, and the tendency to romanticize what we’ve lost, through the lens of Past Lives (2023).

Elliott’s journey in My Old Ass offers a realistic look at what it means to be confident in who we are while still being open to change. Through self-discovery and heartfelt awkwardness, the film shows how growth can feel brave, messy, and completely attainable.

Life isn’t a movie—but sometimes we try to make it one. Inspired by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s “The End of the Movie,” I reflect on chaos, meaning, and the stories we create for ourselves along the way.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and I’m reflecting on Prey (2022)—a fresh take on the Predator franchise featuring a Comanche heroine and her brother, Taabe. Beyond the alien hunt, Prey offers a powerful look at sibling love, rivalry, and the tension between being seen and being outshined