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…7 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Apr 6, 2021----
Justin Christopher AydThief at 40: Revisiting Michael Mann’s Debut MasterpieceA brief, spoiler free look at Thief (1981).4 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Jan 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…2 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Jun 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.6 min read·May 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…13 min read·May 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…4 min read·Apr 25, 2020----