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.
Hidden Figures (Movie Review) | Or the persistence of biases when greater goals are on the horizon
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The Postcard Killings (Movie Review) | Maybe some books are meant to stay books.
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Lost Girls (Movie Review) | A lot of unsaid yet it’s deafening
Based on real events, and inspired by Robert Kolker's book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" this American Mystery drama is written by Michael Werwie (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile). The movie was directed by Liz Garbus and stars Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Lola Kirke, and Gabriel Byrne. Premise: When Mari Gilbert's (Amy Ryan) … Continue reading Lost Girls (Movie Review) | A lot of unsaid yet it’s deafening
Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story
Inspired by a comic book by Bob Layton, Don Perlin, and Kevin VanHook, Bloodshot was helmed by first-time feature film director Dave Wilson and stars Vin Diesel (Guardian of the Galaxy) in lead, co-starring Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eiza Gonzáles (Alita: Battle Angel), and Toby Kebbel (Fant4tic). Premise: After he and … Continue reading Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story
Spenser Confidential | Movie Review
From director Peter Berg (Mile 22, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, co-starring Bokeem Woodbine, Marc Maron, Iliza Shlesinger, and Austin Post. Inspired by Robert B. Parker's "Wonderland", a best-selling novel by Ace Atkins. Premise: Spenser (Wahlberg) - an ex-cop better known for making trouble than solving … Continue reading Spenser Confidential | Movie Review
All The Bright Places | Movie Review
Justice Smith (Jurassic World, Detective Pikachu) and Elle Fanning (Maleficent) lead the movie adaptation of Jennifer Niven’s novel of the same name. Directed by Brett Haley (The Hero) and also featuring Alexandra Shipp (Dark Phoenix) the movie is now streaming on Netflix. Premise: The story of Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change … Continue reading All The Bright Places | Movie Review
Locke & Key (S1 Review) | Beautiful & Creepy
Adapted from the supernatural horror graphic novels of the same name by Joe Hill (Horns) and Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key is brought to the small screen by Netflix and stars Emilia Jones (Brimstone, High Rise), Connor Jessup (American Crime), Jackson Robert Scott (It, It Chapter 2), and Darby Stanchfield (Scandal, Mad Men). Premise: Three … Continue reading Locke & Key (S1 Review) | Beautiful & Creepy
October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up
Steve Niles and Damien Norm's comic series October Faction is now a TV series in Netflix starring Tamara Taylor (Bones), J.C. MacKenzie (Madam Secretary), Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, and Megan Follows (Reign). Premise: Follow the adventures of a retired monster-hunter and his family, which includes a thrill-killer, a witch and a warlock. Review: I like … Continue reading October Faction (Season Review) | When Writers Just Give Up
A gentleman’s veneer
The sophistication of a gentleman is always a veneer.Count Dracula - Dracula (2020)
Carrie (Movie Review) | Entertaining but not Horror Enough
Quick review: I went to see Carrie with my cousin and her friend. I know I saw the original years ago but I don’t really remember it. This one was somehow more satisfying except maybe that I wished the bitch had died a harder, bloodier death, she could have suffered more. Although it was entertaining … Continue reading Carrie (Movie Review) | Entertaining but not Horror Enough
Worn Out Spines 