Jack Giroux

1 week ago | dailydead.com | Jack Giroux

Alex Garland and Danny Boyle bring out great work in one another. On the one hand, there’s a director with an extreme sense of immediacy, capturing a time and place — usually at a rapid-fire speed. On the other hand, a screenwriter who’s a bit of a futurist, with a finger on the pulse of tomorrow. Together, Boyle and Garland’s sensibilities align just right for stories that bridge the present and future. In the case of 28 Years Later, the past as well.

1 week ago | goldderby.com | Jack Giroux

For the heart-shattering episode of Andor titled “Who Are You?,” which brings to screen the Rebellion-galvanizing Ghorman Massacre, editor Yan Miles’ mantra was: “The messier, the better.” What begins as a peaceful protest among the people of Ghorman turns into a slaughter incited by the Empire. Screams pierce through as flares, smoke, and death consume every chaotic, yet controlled frame.

1 week ago | goldderby.com | Jack Giroux

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is a melancholic blast. In the hands of longtime Bruce Springsteen collaborator, director, and editor Thom Zimny, the many compelling, sometimes contrasting shades of the Boss are on full display in the Hulu documentary — the artist and the showman, the poet and the ham, and above all, a lively force grappling with death and the passage of time.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Jack Giroux

Michigan is a brew fan's dream state. At the home of the Detroit Tigers and Pistons, you can visit Bell's Brewery or drink Stroh's Beer, but to experience the true joy of the Wolverine State's tasty beverages, though — including liquor and wine, if that's your flavor — you'll want to head to West Michigan. The wines in particular are quite special there, thanks to the 50 different grapes grown around the many charming Michigan towns.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Jack Giroux

New London, Connecticut was once home to one of the most bustling whaling ports. With over 400 years of history, New London is celebrated for its artistry and cultural activities, featuring charming mom-and-pop shops, a variety of art galleries, and stunning coastal walks near the city's 18th- and 19th-century streets and homes. Connecticut College and the National Coast Guard Museum are both located in New London, but they're far from the only reasons to visit this culturally rich city.