My father and I often have a debate on what year was the greatest year for film. He, being a man of his age, sticks to the classic 1939, and who is to say that 39' wasn’t the greatest year for film. Of course in 1939 film buffs were blessed with films such as Gone … Continue reading The Year was 1999: Why I Believe 1999 was the Best Year for Film
BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: SPOTLIGHT
Today begins a new segment I am starting all the way up until The Academy Awards. Every Saturday I will bring you a film clip of each of the Best Picture nominees.These clips will, in my opinion, shows off the film's exceptional filmmaking. So today we begin with Spotlight. Though this film is not high on … Continue reading BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: SPOTLIGHT
BLU-RAY REVIEW: ANT-MAN
Ant-Man stars Paul Rudd, who plays an ex-criminal named Scott Lang, who is convinced into breaking into a home even after his efforts to stay on the straight and arrow after being released from prison. After finding a suit in the vault of the home, Lang is taken in by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) … Continue reading BLU-RAY REVIEW: ANT-MAN
Top 5 2016 Oscar Snubs
Aaron Sorkin (Steve Jobs) This was a surprise to not see Sorkin on the list of nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay. I personally was not a fan of the screenplay, but seeing how so many people were, and how he recently won a Golden Globe for his work, I expected him to not only … Continue reading Top 5 2016 Oscar Snubs
REVIEW: THE REVENANT
Leonardo DiCaprio sets out for revenge in a new film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Based on Michael Punke’s 2002 novel, The Revenant tells the true story of fur-trapper, Hugh Glass, played by the remarkable Leonardo DiCaprio. Left for dead by his group of men, Glass is left to take matters into his own hands, as … Continue reading REVIEW: THE REVENANT
Top 5 Movies of 2015
This list was tough to make! I wanted to extend this to as many films as I could, because we all know 2015 was a fantastic year. After weeks of contemplation, I have come up with the Top 5 Movies of 2015. Honorable Mentions Spy The Gift Ex Machina The Martian Sicario I am very … Continue reading Top 5 Movies of 2015
BLU-RAY REVIEW: TRAINWRECK
Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow take on the story a young woman who meets a “good guy”, which puts her thoughts on a non-monogamous relationship to the test. I have to admit that I never was eager to see this film. To be honest, I almost dreaded it. The plot was not my cup of … Continue reading BLU-RAY REVIEW: TRAINWRECK
REVIEW: THE HATEFUL EIGHT
The Hateful Eight takes place during a cold blizzard in post Civil War Wyoming. We first meet bounty hunter, John Ruth “The Hangman” (Kurt Russell) taking prisoner Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to Red Rock in order to watch her hang. On Ruth’s way into town, he comes across Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson) … Continue reading REVIEW: THE HATEFUL EIGHT
Top 5 Christmas Movies
In celebration of Christmas, here is a list of my Top 5 Christmas Movies! This will not include Christmas specials, dramatic or horror films that were released during the Christmas season, or Hallmark movies. This list became very nostalgic for me. It’s hard for it not to be. Anyway, with that, let’s take a look … Continue reading Top 5 Christmas Movies
SPOILER REVIEW: Star Wars: A Force Awakens
DISCLAIMER: This review is going to be a little different than my other reviews. I’m going to be breaking down the major spoilers that take place throughout the film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you want a Spoiler Free Review, this is not the review you are looking for. For a Spoiler Free review, … Continue reading SPOILER REVIEW: Star Wars: A Force Awakens
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