Politically-themed movies can be a mixed bag. It can often be difficult for them to reach a mainstream audience who may be more interested in escaping politics than in paying money for entertainment that centers around them. From director John Curran (The Painted Veil) comes Chappaquiddick, a recounting of the true story in which senator Ted... Continue Reading →
Here we are! If you know me at all on a personal level, you know that the Hulk is my favorite fictional character of all-time (I like him better than most real people), so Thor: Ragnarok has been my most-anticipated movie of the entire year, without question. A combination of the comics' popular "Ragnarok" Thor story (or... Continue Reading →
Original US release date: September 23, 1994 Production budget: $25,000,000 Worldwide gross: $28,341,469 Based on Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont's more-succinctly titled The Shawshank Redemption is one of the most beloved films in all of cinematic history. Released in 1994, and garnering a plethora of award nominations in 1995,... Continue Reading →
Confession time, again: I have never played World of Warcraft. I know, I know. "Bad geek! You've been a very bad geek!" It's not that I've never wanted to play it. In fact, it's the exact opposite. Many, many times, I've considered giving it a try. But then I think about all of the stories I've... Continue Reading →
The Movie March! 