Originally posted 2016-04-09 12:00:40. Beauty and the Beast is a Disney classic beloved by millions, including myself. I always identified with the quirky Belle and her love of books. It had been many years since I sat down and watched the movie in its entirety, but recently, it has replaced Frozen in my home. Thus,…
Originally posted 2016-03-26 12:00:42. Remember the golden age of the cinema, back when filmmakers would wait a good thirty years before remaking a movie? Well, I recently learned that a remake is different than a reboot, and apparently The Amazing Spiderman represents the latter. Ohh! So this is how Hollywood justifies spitting out the same…
Originally posted 2016-03-19 12:00:10. On the day of his death, Edgar Allan Poe was discovered in an incoherent state, and his whereabouts and activities on the days leading up to his demise remain unclear. I’m quite certain this is where the screenwriters of The Raven abandoned any attempt of historical accuracy, and instead turned to…
Originally posted 2016-03-16 17:00:00. One of my favorite things to do while spending time with my kids is kicking back in front of the TV and catching up on some of our favorite animated shows. We have several that we never miss, including Steven Universe, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teen Titans GO!, and…
Originally posted 2016-03-12 12:00:50. Going into Jobs, my knowledge of the Apple backstory was somewhat – but not entirely – limited. I was marginally prepared to judge this film due to an underrated little piece of cinema titled Pirates of Silicon Valley, an epic adventure that is succinctly described by IMDB as “History of Apple…
Originally posted 2016-03-05 17:00:29. Title: As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of the Princess Bride Author: Cary Elwes Length: 245 Published: 2014 —— “Mawwage..Mwwage is what bwrings us togevah today. Mawwage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam wifin a dream…” If this quote doesn’t put a smile on your face, this review isn’t for…
Originally posted 2016-03-05 12:00:20. It’s time for another thrilling installment of ’90s movie night. Although there were some heavy contenders this week, the obvious quickly revealed itself: Keanu Reeves. Al Pacino. Mediocre literary references. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Devil’s Advocate. ’90s darling Keanu Reeves gives a riveting performance as Kevin Lomax, a hotshot…
Originally posted 2016-02-27 12:00:44. The ’90s were an amazing time in cinematic history. Let’s face it, filmmakers will never top the decade that gifted us with such treasures as The Bodyguard, Con Air, and Nell. Recently, I have mandated that movie nights in our home consist purely of films from this era. It makes for some good…
Originally posted 2016-02-20 17:00:08. Netflix Original Series Grade: A+ Adding to their repertoire of brilliant bingeable original series, prepare yourself for a day in front of the TV streaming Bojack Horseman. Will Arnett stars as Bojack Horseman, a washed up 90s sitcom star who’s spent the past 18 years on his couch drinking absurd amounts…
Originally posted 2016-02-13 17:00:56. F is for Family Review Netflix Original Series Grade: B+ As South Park has taught us, if it’s too inappropriate for real life, make it animated. As Netflix proves with F is for Family, if it’s too inappropriate for cable, put it on Netflix. From the dark and twisted comedic…
Originally posted 2016-02-07 12:00:46. Episode six of our epic adventure ! This week started off with a weird dream involving Amberle and Wil. Yes, you guessed it I’m sure. Amberle and Wil playing on a playground that ultimately leads to a near sexual encounter that becomes a nightmare that includes the Dagda Mor. The more…
Originally posted 2016-02-06 17:00:23. Jessica Jones Series Review Netflix Original Series Grade: B Synopsis (No Spoilers): Delving deeper into the Marvel Universe we’re treated to meeting the delightful (sarcasm) Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter). A cold, rude, alcoholic personal investigator, Jones spends most of her nights chasing cheating husbands around Hell’s Kitchen. Only requiring the slightest…
Originally posted 2016-02-03 17:00:32. Title: San Andreas Director: Brad Peyton Release Date: May 29, 2015 Genre: Action/Sci-Fi MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 114 minutes Starring: ● Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ● Carla Gugino ● Alexandra Daddario ● Paul Giamatti Kid Friendly Rating: 14+. The movie features a violent earthquake and all of the associated blood, death, and otherwise scary scenarios. Click here for…
Originally posted 2016-01-30 17:00:05. Daredevil TV Series Review Netflix Original Series Grade: A- In a world without Ben Affleck, Marvel has teamed up with Netflix to bring us a truly worthy Daredevil series. Synopsis: Charlie Cox stars as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day and crime-fighter by night. Not yet the red tight wearing…
Originally posted 2016-01-28 17:00:30. This week I want to talk directly about the show more than what happened on the show. I’ve spent several weeks reading the reviews of this series and especially those of the “critics”. First off we should all stop comparing this show to The Lord of the Rings. I realize the…