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The Studio Loves The Movies

The Studio Loves The Movies

The Studio is an absurdist satirical adventure about the battle between art and commerce, one that leads to all kinds of hijinks but ultimately showcases an endearing love of making movies — for all its good and bad.
John McStravick Oct 17, 2025
Watch More Movies

Watch More Movies

John McStravick Jul 16, 2025
The Limits of Excess

The Limits of Excess

When there is too much of everything, there is no room for anything. While this film has value, it shows why more constraint is not only good practice, but an essential need.
John McStravick Jun 23, 2025
Movie Moods

Movie Moods

Recently I was in position to binge watch a bunch of movies for several days. But the big question was— what do I watch? The bigger question was — what was I in the mood for?
John McStravick Oct 18, 2024
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

John McStravick Sep 29, 2024
Past Their Prime

Past Their Prime

There is a creative opportunity to come out of resurrecting a story or character, with a chance to be a part of and add to a cultural legacy. But that potential is narrow and the risks are high.
John McStravick Sep 24, 2024
Favorite Movies

Favorite Movies

Why have one favorite when you can have ten (or more)? I find so much joy in watching movies that it isn’t a competition to earn a perch on the top of the metaphorical shelf of my heart.
John McStravick Jul 26, 2024

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