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The Lorem Ipsum Christmas EP, Part 3 - "The 12 Tyrannosaurs of Christmas"
A look at the writing, arranging, and paleontology of my Christmas song "The 12 Tyrannosaurs of Christmas"
Matt Juliano
6 days ago10 min read
The Lorem Ipsum Christmas EP, Part 1
The first in a series of 3 about the creation of the Lorem Ipsum Christmas EP, focused on the tracks "O Holy Night" and "Here Comes Santa Claus"
Matt Juliano
6 days ago10 min read
The Lorem Ipsum Christmas EP, Part 2 - "Maybe Next Year (Christmas 1914)"
A look at the writing of my original Christmas song "Maybe Next Year (Christmas 1914)"
Matt Juliano
7 days ago12 min read
Superman in Comics - A Deep Dive
A deep dive into Superman as he appears in his Modern post-Crisis comics.
Matt Juliano
Oct 2054 min read
Light my Làzhú - Opera Orlando's "La Boheme" (2025)
A review of Opera Orlando's 2025 production of La Boheme, along with some thoughts about the opera in general.
Matt Juliano
Oct 721 min read
Zack Snyder's Superman, Part 2 - "Batman v Superman (2016)"
A deep dive into the very bad 2016 film "Batman v Superman." The second in a series about Superman in media.
Matt Juliano
Sep 2646 min read
Zack Snyder's Superman, Part 1 - "Man of Steel (2013)"
My thoughts and analysis of Zack Snyder's 2013 film "Man of Steel"
Matt Juliano
Sep 2034 min read
Picking Poor Robin Clean - "Sinners (2025)"
A look at the fantastic 2025 delta blues / vampire film "Sinners." Some thoughts on the filmmaking and the themes.
Matt Juliano
Sep 1422 min read
Love thy Neighbor - Opera Orlando’s “Treemonisha”
A look at Opera Orlando's 2025 production of Scott Joplin's "Treemonisha"
Matt Juliano
May 2614 min read
Wanting to Slap a Fool - A Look at Two Werthers
A look at Goethe's novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and Jules Massenet's opera adaptation "Werther." I take a look at the adaptational changes in general and the Opera Orlando 2025 production in specific.
Matt Juliano
Apr 3022 min read
A Return to the Black Hills - "The White Buffalo" (novel)
I dive into Richard Sale's novel "The White Buffalo" and revisit the 1977 film adaptation. Spoilers: It's a pretty good book.
Matt Juliano
Jan 2443 min read
The Combination to the Gates of Hell - "High Plains Drifter" (1973)
A deep dive into the subversive Western "High Plains Drifter," a 1973 film directed by, and starring, Clint Eastwood.
Matt Juliano
Dec 21, 202424 min read
Mangling the Kuleshov Effect - The Lyrics of "Better Now"
A deep dive into the lyrics of Beemo's "Better Now" through the lens of the Kuleshov effect.
Matt Juliano
Nov 24, 20248 min read
The Lark that Sings - Romeo and Juliet (1968)
A look at Italian filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968). Spoilers: It's really good.
Matt Juliano
Nov 16, 202412 min read
A Quiet Devastation - Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
A look at Studio Ghibli's 1988 anime masterpiece "Grave of the Fireflies"
Matt Juliano
Nov 15, 202411 min read
You Murdering Ministers - Orlando Shakes' "Macbeth"
A deep dive into Orlando Shakes' 2024 production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" starring University of Central Florida Masters students.
Matt Juliano
Nov 8, 202416 min read
Fill the Chalice with the Choicest Wine - Opera Orlando's "Macbeth"
A review and deep dive into Opera Orlando's 2024 production of Verdi's "Macbeth"
Matt Juliano
Nov 1, 202424 min read
Dancing Shoes with Nimble Soles - Orlando Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet"
A look at Orlando Ballet's 2024 production of "Romeo and Juliet" with new choreography by James Sofranko.
Matt Juliano
Oct 25, 202415 min read
If Looking Liking Move - Romeo + Juliet (1996)
A look at Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. I have mixed feelings on this one...
Matt Juliano
Oct 23, 202430 min read
Macbeth in Japan - Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood"
A look at Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood," a 1957 film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth"
Matt Juliano
Oct 7, 202419 min read
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