In the Disney film Mulan, the Emperor of China says, “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all.” Of course, he isn’t trying to reference Blur’s eponymous fifth album with this line, but…
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 15th Anniversary
This month marks the 15th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s epic saga The Lord of the Rings, based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien published in 1954, with its first film in the trilogy The Fellowship of the Ring released on December…
New Trailer: Ryan Gosling & Harrison Ford team up for Blade Runner 2049
Fans of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner were skeptical when a sequel to the science fiction classic was announced a few years ago. However, does that doubt remain after this impressive first announcement trailer for Blade Runner 2049? Fresh off one…
Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin are Going In Style
What is it about bank heist films that attract us so much? Is it seeing a group of people planning and choreographing the perfect robbery? The crazy characters? Or is it the camaraderie and group skills these people have? Whatever…
TV Review: Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X Finale
In the battle of Millennials vs. Generation X, someone has claimed the winner’s title after 39 days of blindsides and challenges. Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X started their 3-hour finale night with six people still left competing for the prize.…
TV Review: The Royals (3×02) “Passing Through Nature to Eternity”
THE SITUATION: At the Electric Carnival, Eleanor and Liam talk out ways to have happy love lives in the midst of this royal mess. The State of the Twins Eleanor wakes up to a little girl named Sara Alice…
TV Review: Designated Survivor 1×10 “The Oath”
Welcome back to my weekly review of Designated Survivor. Be sure to catch up on all previous coverage here. So, here we are, the mid-season finale. This wasn’t the story-line gratifying episode that I was looking for, but for the most…