On Substack: How IMDb Changed the Way I Watch Movies
by Pixel PusherBefore streaming apps, recommendation algorithms, and social media film feeds, IMDb felt like a secret map of movie history. This piece looks back at discovering the site through the early web, following actors and credits from one film to the next, and learning how one small role could open up an entirely new path through […]
On Substack: The First DVD I Bought Still Says Something About Me
by Pixel PusherI wrote a Nostalgic Pixel piece about the first DVD I ever bought: the Criterion edition of Rushmore. It starts with early Amazon, a PowerBook G3, and the weird thrill of owning a movie in a format that still felt futuristic. But really, it is about how one disc can carry a whole moment with […]
My Journey through the films of Federico Fellini part 1
by Pixel PusherI have heard his name here and there. I was familiar only with the title and cover, 8 1/2. I thought the lead looked like Micheal Caine to me. I kept thinking it was a British film. It wasn’t until I watched an interview with Martin Scorsese where he said 8 1/2 is his favorite […]
My Journey through the films of Robert Altman part 1
by Pixel PusherRobert Altman so far has been a wild ride watching his films. I came across him digging up old interviews with him somehow. I was fascinated by him. Pulling up different interviews tied to certain movie releases. Then I started to put together a face to the name. I had seen a few of his […]
My Journey through the films of John Cassavetes part 1
by Pixel PusherI fell into movies directed by John Cassavetes ass ended. I had seen him act in movies before. Rosemary’s Baby was one of them I recognized him from. I had also seen him on Columbo. I hadn’t really thrown his name in a search engine or IMDB before. What started this was The Killers. I […]
My Journey Through the Films of Three Cinematic Giants
by Pixel PusherThree Directors that I have been going back and watching. I was not really familiar with them except Altman. I had seen a few of his movies before. It has been sometime and I have seen 4 or more movies from each Director. I plan to dig into those movies in another article. There are […]
Exploring 14 Hidden Gems in Vintage Cinema
by Pixel PusherI have been exploring older films. Here are some real heavy hitters. In no particular order. Well that is not true. This is a list for me that tells a story. If you went straight down the list This would be a wild ride. Only really one comedy. There are some real tough guy films. […]
