PinnedJustin Christopher AydinThe ShadowThe Fight for Renewable Energy: Revisiting The China Syndrome (1979)The China Syndrome hit cinemas at the tail-end of the 1970s, a decade known for its shift in American culture following tragic events and…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Justin Christopher AydThe Elephant Man (1980) 4K RestorationIt goes without saying, 4K Ultra-High Definition releases are treats in their own right, but there’s an extra layer of satisfaction when…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
Justin Christopher AydThief at 40: Revisiting Michael Mann’s Debut MasterpieceA brief, spoiler free look at Thief (1981).Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Justin Christopher AydArt in Isolation: Chantal Akerman’s “From the East”When millions of people across the United States began to adjust daily routines back in March of 2020 due to rising COVID-19 cases and…Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 2021
Justin Christopher AydMinnesota’s Coronavirus Tipping Point — We’re Not Out Of The Woods YetMinnesota is at a tipping point as we head into Labor Day weekend. As indicated yesterday during Governor Tim Walz‘s press conference…Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
Justin Christopher AydExperience TENET on Large Format 70mm Motion Picture FilmAfter three delays throughout summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s long awaited Tenet is ready to open in cinemas…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
Justin Christopher AydBlack Lives Matter, Where To DonateMinneapolis, and the country, has reached a breaking point, but what happens when a country, city and people continue to reach a breaking…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Justin Christopher AydLOST: A Study in Faith, Science and DestinyOnce upon a time there was an island, a plane crash and forty-eight survivors.May 23, 2020May 23, 2020
Justin Christopher AydCorona Lockdown: Motion Picture FavoritesI’ve been in the most fortunate position since the beginning of the mid-March Minnesota quarantine, still miraculously employed during a…May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Justin Christopher AydLeadership In The Time of CoronaI often cite the last three years as the “dumbest point in American history”. While admittedly extreme — considering the incredible…Apr 25, 2020Apr 25, 2020
