A poster study of 2015 Stephen Frears' movie on Lance Armstrong, The Program.
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Hamilton | Quite the Crescendo
I remember when Hamilton hit it big. Everyone was talking about it, they gushed about the music, the cast, but despite all that I never really checked out the music. Why? I don't know, I guess I wanted to see it. I figured the music wouldn't resonate as much if I had no frame of … Continue reading Hamilton | Quite the Crescendo
Christopher and His Kind (Movie Review) | A mix of sexuality, socio-economic backgrounds, and a dash of politics
Christopher Isherwood is not an unfamiliar name to me but contrary to most / some, it was not synonymous with famous inspirational and / or influential homosexual author, no. It was the name of the guy that wrote the book A Single Man was based on. Prior familiarity with the name existed in a semi-conscious … Continue reading Christopher and His Kind (Movie Review) | A mix of sexuality, socio-economic backgrounds, and a dash of politics
Hidden Figures (Movie Review) | Or the persistence of biases when greater goals are on the horizon
The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
American Sniper (Movie Review) | The Department of Defense New Add Campaign
It’s about the real life of Chris Kyle, one of the most notorious snipers in the American Army. The film is loosely based on Chris Kyle’s memoir "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History" with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. Directed by Clint Eastwood it stars Bradley Cooper as … Continue reading American Sniper (Movie Review) | The Department of Defense New Add Campaign
The Theory of Everything | Movie Review
Based on Jane W. Hawking’s memoir Traveling To Infinity: My Life With Stephen, The Theory of Everything stars Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones and was directed by James Marsh. Premise: The relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Review: I expected this movie to be an overly romanticized sugar-coated version of Jane and Stephen Hawking That’s … Continue reading The Theory of Everything | Movie Review
The Imitation Game (Movie Review) | Smart storytelling for a compelling story
Benedict Cumberbatch gives Alan Turing depth and voice in a film that balances humor, heartbreak, and injustice. But it took me days to figure out why something in the storytelling didn’t sit right, and when I did, I couldn’t shake it. Here's why.
Unbroken (2014) | A Story to Admire (Movies Review)
The film is war drama based on Laura Hillenbrand book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. The film revolves around the life of Olympic Runner Louis Zamperini, it stars Jack O'Connell, Garrett Heldmund, Finn Wittrock, Jai Courtney & Domhnall Gleeson. It was directed and produced by Angelina Jolie. Premise: World War II hero Louis … Continue reading Unbroken (2014) | A Story to Admire (Movies Review)
Unbroken | Trailer 2
Unbroken (trailer 2) is the chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Writers: Laura Hillenbrand (book), Joel & Ethan Coen, Richard Lagravenese & William nicholson (Screenplay)Director: Angelina JolieStars: Finn Wittrock, Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson & Jai Courtney. Jack O'connell looks so … Continue reading Unbroken | Trailer 2
Aaliyah: Princess of R&B | Movie Review
Based on a book by Christopher John Farley, this television movie stars Alexandra Shipp, Elise Neal & Christopher Jacot and explores the life of the late Aaliyah. Storyline: The story of music and video star Aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas. (Source: imdb). Review: Controversies aside, the movie had a … Continue reading Aaliyah: Princess of R&B | Movie Review
Worn Out Spines 