Michael Ornelas

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It’s been a while since we’ve drafted, and I’m due for a win 😈

Me and Adrián hold it down. After The Hunt, Bugonia, Predator Badlands & Adrian’s AFI Film Fest experience. Check it out!

The story of BlueSky, and I mean that as a compliment

Predator: Badlands - The Apex Hunter Loses Its Edge The Predator has always been cinema’s apex killer, the ultimate hunter. But Predator: Badlands feels like this generation’s Star Wars script wearing a Predator mask and dropped onto Kong: Skull Island...

My review of Predator: Badlands
Spoiler free

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If you haven’t watch an interview I’ve done, this is the one to watch! Very important conversation was had.

This might be the most insane baseball game ever. Just wow

Who would have thought talking Casper would be so fruitful!

The Man Who Saves The World - Great documentary that everyone should see. My instant thoughts 👇🏽

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Maybe the most fun I’ve had in an interview. Check it out!

OCA: A Profound Meditation on Faith, Control & God's Will “Father, I often think about the wind, how it moves things and how God moves the wind to bring everything where it should be, where it belongs.” These opening words in Karla Badillo’s debut feature OC...

My full review & interview of Director Karla Badillo’s feature film debut OCA

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After The Hunt - Julia Roberts Shines In A Philosophical Examination of Generational Morality After the Hunt is a rich, philosophical exploration of generational divides, brought vividly to life by a stellar cast. It’s a dialogue-driven film, a “people talking” movie, that engages the audienc...

After The Hunt is for the thinkers

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YouTube video by Scene This Butterfly on a Wheel Interview with Director/Writer/Compser Trevor Morris

Interview with Butterfly on a Wheel writer/director/composer Trevor Morris discusses his debut short film and the story of a young musician dealing with OCD & anxiety.

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Incredibly insightful interview! Take a look 👇🏽

Treasure Of The Rice Terraces - Preserving Culture One Tap At A Time Treasure of the Rice Terraces is more than just a documentary, it’s a heartfelt exploration of identity, heritage, and the delicate act of preserving cultural traditions in a rapidly modernizing world...

Interviewee Kent Donguines, writer/director of Treasure of the Rice Terraces, a documentary about a 106 year old tattoo artist keeping the traditional Philippines hand tapping t unique alive.

See my full review & interview below

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The Smashing Machine - Attempts To Be A Knockout Punch, But Lacks The Decisive Blow The Smashing Machine attempts to deliver a hard-hitting portrait of Mark Kerr, the legendary mixed martial artist whose career was shadowed by opioid addiction and turbulent relationships. While stori...

I somehow agree and disagree with Van’s take. Needed more from the film and wish the character of Mark Kerr offered more for Dwayne Johnson. My review for those interested www.scenethispod.com/post/the-sma...

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You: Motherhood, Metaphors, and Missed Connections I’m usually the first to champion an abstract film that leans on allegory, but If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a big swing with too many foul tips, ultimately striking out.The story follows Linda (Rose ...

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The Smashing Machine - Attempts To Be A Knockout Punch, But Lacks The Decisive Blow The Smashing Machine attempts to deliver a hard-hitting portrait of Mark Kerr, the legendary mixed martial artist whose career was shadowed by opioid addiction and turbulent relationships. While stories of troubled athletes aren’t new, director Benny Safdie blends narrative storytelling with documentary-style filmmaking in an effort to give the tale a fresh impact. The result, however, feels less like a knockout and more like a flurry of light jabs.For Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the film was pos

My Review of The Smashing Machine www.scenethispod.com/post/the-sma...

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Sorry to report, Anemone is not it…

One of the more fun episodes we’ve done! Check it out 👇🏽

Sean Baker is one of the best! Great to briefly chat with him and get my favorite movie of his signed!

A simple pleasure - showing people a PTA film for the first time.

First up, Phantom Thread

Review: One Battle After Another - Paul Thomas Anderson's Peak Artistry Unleashed What makes a masterpiece? Is it the defining performance of a cast’s career? A witty, thought-provoking script? The way a camera glides to punctuate a story beat? A score that not only sets the tone b...

My review of One Battle After Another (Episode coming Monday)

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It’s late, been up thinking about One Battle After Another after my second viewing. What an adrenaline rush. Viva la Revolution ✊🏽

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We walking out of One Battle After Another

Cinema 21 Kicks Off Its Centennial with a Celebration of Community and Cinema Cinema 21 in Portland is ringing in its 100th year with a month-long film festival running through September 28th, featuring classics like Duck Soup, Notorious, Harold and Maude, Do The Right Thing, M...

Portland’s beloved Cinema 21 just turned 100! I was there opening night, front row for the vibes (yes, I even scored free movie passes 👀). Wrote all about it here ⬇️

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