Welcome, my name is Katie and I live for all of the art that is within film-making in my blog: Through the Looking Glass.
In this blog, I will review movies as I come across those that are noteworthy for good or bad reasons.
In each blog I will explain why:
- It fully captured my attention, OR
- I’m saving you the torture of enduring the endless minutes until the credits roll (or you fall asleep).
Having enjoyed the repertoire of the late Roger Ebert and sharing in the appreciation of the film industry alongside other cinephiles, I hope to use what I know to spread the word of when to: go see it now! or stay away!
Through my research I have discovered many things:
- If one person says a movie is great, you do not have to agree
- Finding why a viewer loved or a hated a film is worth considering when deciding how you truly feel about it
- If you’re looking at your phone, you’re not watching a great film
- When the movie has you cogitating about it long after the closing scene, it is a worthwhile (and memorable) experience.
Pioneering my first blog, especially on a form of entertainment that is close to my heart, it may take shape and change over time in different ways. Truthfully, I love all forms of art, because they are an escape from reality (and don’t we all need that?). While I may not be cut out to be an actor on screen, I certainly dive into the world that the directors create to explore corners of my mind that need the fire stoked.
I love all kinds of films and all genres, however it takes a special gem of cinematic creation to make my heart beat for the characters, believe the landscapes behind them exist, and miss them when they’re gone. Knowing when a film is an example of masterful excellence is when I can watch it so many times that I recite the lines and enjoy every reference made by passionate fans.
Through the Looking Glass 