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“Everything happens for a reason.” – Jeff Who Lives at Home When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I thought it may something I’d go see should there be nothing else to watch – it looked interesting. Though I knew it may be a typical indie type of film, it still looked a bit intriguing and different. And so, I went to go check it out. And, guess what? I was right. This film is more philosophical with bits of comedy intertwined than anything else – it’s definitely not for Read more [...]

“The world will be watching.” – The Hunger Games When I first heard about this film based on the popular book, I had no idea what it was about. Even after I viewed the trailer, I still was a bit puzzled about the story and its overall plot. Though, it did look like a unique type of film. So, I did a bit of research and found mixed reviews – some liked it and some did not. To be honest, it wasn’t after until I heard all the buzz and rave reviews about the movie from Read more [...]

When this film first came out, there was a lot of buzz and a lot of hype. Though, I really didn’t consider seeing it on the big screen – I just wasn’t sure if it was my kind of movie. Sure, it was released by Disney but it seemed kind of weird as I had heard people describing it as a sci-fi and adventure type of picture – a cross between Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes. Really? Very strange. However, as time had passed from the release – I soon found myself searching for a Read more [...]

Recently, I stumbled upon this film as I was in a business and political type mood. Usually, I’m not much into political type movies but when it comes to mixing business and politics – I can get interested at times. So, I decided to check this one out. Before I go into the movie itself, let me just say – Kevin Spacey rarely disappoints. I think he’s a very good actor and overall I’ve usually enjoyed his performances. This film was no different – he was great! Basically, the film is about Read more [...]

Recently, I stumbled upon this film based on the Battle of Nanjing and its aftermath (most commonly referred to as “The Rape of Nanking” or the Nanking Massacre during the Second Sino-Japanese War. And, being that I enjoy period pieces from time to time – this film was like no other. To be honest, it’s a very realistic depiction of the sign of the times during that period – it goes to say it’s not one for the faint of heart. There are many scenes throughout the film that are extremely violent Read more [...]

Being in the mood for a documentary type of film, I decided to check this one out. I’m glad I did. For me personally, this was a very interesting and intriguing film for all writers alike whether you’re a journalist, blogger, etc. The reason being that this movie tackles the issue of change in our world – in this case the migration from our age of paper to the digital age. And, it begs the question – what will happen to the newspaper business? Being a writer and blogger myself, this film Read more [...]

“Goodbye, Elizabeth. Goodbye, my love, my friend, my pain, my joy. Goodbye. Goodbye. Goodbye.” The Descendants There are many films that tell stories about death and how we deal with them. Some are funny, some are sad, some are dramatic and some are true. But, it takes real talent to come up with a movie that can weave all these elements together – this film has done just that. To be honest, when this movie first came out – I really didn’t think much of it. It did look a bit entertaining Read more [...]

“Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.” – Young Adult When I first saw the trailer to this film, it looked like a fun type of movie to see. So, I decided to check it out. I’m glad I did. (Note: Before I go into the review, I will say that I really enjoy watching Charlize Theron on screen – she’s a very talented actress. In fact, I just recently saw another film she played in which she had a very strong performance and powerful role). In any case, this film starts out Read more [...]

“What is hidden in snow. Comes forth in the thaw.” – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Over the holidays, I was able to check this film out based on the book. And, let me just say – it was definitely worth it. Going into the movie, I already knew the storyline as I had seen the original Swedish film. Here is a shot of the film poster which looks pretty cool: (Note: The translation on the poster reads “Men Who Hate Women” – a main theme in the film). With that being said, Read more [...]

From time to time, I get into a political thriller type of mood. And, let me just say – this was one of those times. So, I decided to check this film out. Now, I’ll be honest – this is not my typical type of film. Though, since the mood struck me – I went into the film wanting to watch it. For those who may not be political thriller type of film buffs, this may not be the film for you. With that being said, I will say – I did enjoy the movie. Though, some reviewers thought the film to be Read more [...]