“In order to be created, a work of art must first make use of the dark forces of the soul” — Albert Camus Darkness is an inevitability. No matter what the metaphorical or literal sense is, darkness cannot exist without…
Jon’s Movie Review: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a Divine Creature All Its Own
Film-making is an intense process that requires dozens of elements coming together in a near succinct synchronicity that only very few directors have come close to perfecting. This kind of perfection doesn’t come easy either; it requires a keen eye…
Jon’s Movie Review: Go see “3 Days to Kill” only if you have 2 Hours to Kill
I love a good extended weekend. Three whole days to sleep in, watch Netflix, catch up with family, and possibly kill some terrorists? Well maybe not the last one, but you get the idea. Anything can happen, especially when you’re…
See It, Then Read It: Joyce Maynard’s “Labor Day”
After a very romantic Valentine’s Day weekend spent with your loved one (or cats), there was at some point a trip to the movie theater made. There weren’t very many romantic options so I’m pretty sure most of you probably…
Geek Peek: Fantastic Four Casting – Fanboys and Fanning the Racial Flames
All the puns about a “storm” brewing aside, there has been a bit of an uproar now that the cast for the Fantastic Four reboot has been confirmed. Your new Johnny Storm will be Michael B. Jordan, who is no…
Jon’s Movie Review: The Monuments Men
Unsung heroes exist throughout history, whose achievements not only merit notice, but in this case a film. George Clooney’s The Monuments Men gives us the story of a group of courageous who were willing to sacrifice their lives so that…
Jon’s Movie Review- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Spy thrillers always need a villain. Usually people from countries that were up until recently our enemies always seem to fit the bill. Its been over 20 years since the Soviet Union disbanded, but apparently they are still a threat.…
