The Program is an Odyssey of Lance Armstrong’s career, from his very first Tour de France to his downfall. The story follows an Irish sport journalist, David Walsh, that becomes convinced that Armstrong’s performances are fueled by banned substances. Walsh then starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong. Stephen Frears’ film made cycling exciting, … Continue reading The Program (Movie review) | Cycling Made Interesting
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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.
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
Yves Saint Laurent | Quick Movie Review
Yves Saint Laurent is just a brilliant movie. It’s beautifully shot, with an incredible amount of details and amazing performances by the actors. Charlotte Lebon might have been the one who really stood out for me. Pierre Niney, and Guillaume Galienne were incredible but Lebon’s performance was just the cherry on top. If you’ve seen the … Continue reading Yves Saint Laurent | Quick Movie Review
Saving Mr. Banks | Quick Movie Review
John Lee HancockCASTEmma ThompsonTom HanksColin FarrellRuth WilsonAnnie Rose Buckley It took me a while to see the movie and I loved it. It’s moving, incredibly interesting. Emma Thompson’s performance is just brilliant, her voice, her attitude feels so real. I felt like I had a really good sense of who P.L. Travers was and the … Continue reading Saving Mr. Banks | Quick Movie Review
12 Years A Slave | Mini Review
I was really reluctant to see that movie, even more so when I was told that it is based on a true story. I like movies that take you into an emotional journey but when it comes to real life based movies I always fear that emotional journey. Twelve years a slave managed to take … Continue reading 12 Years A Slave | Mini Review
Worn Out Spines 