Welcome to Luminary View! My name is Julian Lacayo, and if you’re curious to know a bit about the site, but a lot about me, check out the About page. Otherwise, I assume you’re here for some movie recommendations or something. Proceed please.
Luminary View.
Where the latest on film, TV, and more are told through just one perspective….
Feel free to explore Luminary View for various reviews and perspectives on film and TV, theatre, books, and more of the creative innovation our world holds. Always stay curious…
We take a deep dive into some of the lates, the greats, and just the flat out funs that cinema has to offer. Movies are the greatest cure, aren’t they?
This is the place where all of the obscurities of games, theatre, art, and more are gathered for your discovery. Might as well check it out?
If, like me, you can’t decide on what show to watch amongst an ever growing plane of content, here you can read about some our recent favorites.
Recommendations and lists for your literary life. Let’s all try and keep some part of reading alive in our lives. We know we try.
The king of comedy movies, Judd Apatow, is back with his newest dramatic comedy The King of Staten Island. Apatow teams up with comedian Pete Davidson to immerse audiences in the emotional journey of an ultra-sarcastic stoner, as he still copes with childhood trauma of losing his dad. Come, as we delve right into this incredibly layered film.
In times of quarantine, sometimes we need a good pick-me-up. The Wrong Missy is a tropical, R-rated comedy starring the likes of comedians David Spade and Lauren Lapkus. Join me as I take a look at some of the highlights, as well as the low points of the film.
At the end of 2019, the close of a decade, we have had a lot to look back at, everything from politics, to technology, science, and, yes, film. Join as we delve into some of the greatest movies of this past year, giving a sincere farewell to the past ten years of life, and a hopeful greeting to the year ahead of us.
A late look at Todd Phillips’ acclaimed, gripping super villain origin movie, Joker. It’s beautiful, it’s gritty, and it has been the center of a lot of different conversation, all of which we try to cover with this piece. Enjoy!
Check out this first installment of The Short Film Anthology series, where we take a good look at five diverse animated short films this time ‘round.
Ad Astra is a riveting film that portrays stunning visuals and themes, while also telling the story of a boy attempting to reconnect with his distant father.
We’re back, with a review on the beautiful and unique Telluride Film Festival, in CO. Amongst the mountains, each year, are where some of the best films are shown, from around the world, and we will now take look at some of these beautiful pieces. Enjoy!
Yesterday is a high spirited British romantic comedy, from director Danny Boyle, that surrounds a peculiar premise with one grim question: “What would it be like to live in a world without The Beatles?”.
The final chapter in this acclaimed Pixar franchise, Toy Story 4 is a fun, and heartwarming adventure that follows our favorite group of playthings to places of infinity and beyond!
We take a look at this new adventurous sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2; a fun, though not altogether perfect, film for the entire family.
In the first of my Spotlight Series, we will be taking a look at an Italian drama from Francesco Rosi, Christ Stopped at Eboli.
A rather late, but no less present, in depth look at this year’s film selection at the Tribeca Film Festival 2019
Give 2020 a final sendoff with this bite-sized reviews of the top TV shows from this year.
A hilarious, odd, and intelligent show that combines the multiple powers of story to touch on the experience of what it looks like to be black in society, and expose the absurdities of our upside reality. Join as we jump right into this wacky series!
As we take our first steps into the year of 2020, we look forward to the innovation and discovery that lay ahead. That includes the world of TV. Here, we take an in depth look at some of the most creative and enthralling episodic works of 2019.
In this review, we delve into the highly acclaimed Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian. Make sure to join us as we break down the art, history, and business strategy behind this Star Wars show!
Barry perfectly combines the natural darkness of this show with an unexpected, but very nice, humor
In this exciting new review, we take a look at the wonderful work of beloved author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, and, more specifically, at what has been reintroduced to many as his ‘second career’ in stage and set design. It’s a great one!
This extensive review goes back to National Theatre Live’s 2015 production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Sit tight, and prepare for a deep perspective.
