If you happen to remember seeing this bad 1989 film, all I can say is someone owes you two hours of your life back. It’s my latest dig into the past for my series called “Back in the Day.” To read the rest, click on the movie poster below…
(The C++ is a joke for the computer crowd) It’s probably unfair to review Primer, an independent sci-fi time travel film, in the same way as other films. For one, its budget was $7,000. Yeah, only three zeroes. One person, Shane Carruth, is listed as writer, director, actor, editor, and music composer. He had to…
I can’t hear the word “Nebraska” without thinking of the Bruce Springsteen album of the same name. While it was not a commercial success, it was critically acclaimed for its stark, stripped-down look at the underside of life. It featured a black-and-white cover and included songs about murder, desperation, and hope. Nebraska the film, written…
Vikram Ghandi. That’s the most guru-like name you’re likely to ever hear, and it’s a real name. The guru part? Well, that’s different. This Ghandi was born and raised in northern New Jersey and speaks English as well as anyone. But when he wants, he can make you think he’s straight from India. In fact,…
Yup. Just like last year, letting you know right now who, what, why, and how (?) will win the most of the not-everything-exactly-but-most of the importantest categories in this year’s race to hold the gold. The gold, naked, thin-lipped man who seems to have a pretty good grip one of those swords that pierced the…
Shelley Winters gained about 35 pounds for what turned out to be a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure. Conversely, Matthew McConaughey dropped about 35 pounds for his Best Actor nomination in Dallas Buyers Club, a film with six total nominations. Both die by the end of their respective films, and both…
Preface: I am not against same-sex marriage. I wrote a post – that you can read here – in which I support it. However, I am/was in favor of SB 1062. Lemme explain. _______________ Let’s say there’s a nice, elderly gentleman named Stanley. After many years working in New York City’s garment district, he retired…
Let’s get a few things out of the way about The Monuments Men: Yes, it’s a true story, much more so than the usual “Based on/Inspired by a true story/true events.” According to the Smithsonian Institute’s website, the film is estimated at about 80% accurate, but of course producers had to adjust things for the…
So, where was I? The Rise and Fall of Me: Chapter 20 of 20. The End. The Big Finish. El Fin. La Endo. Done. – 30 – . (That’s a journalism thing). Drop the mic and walk off stage. Teaching is over, has been over for two years now, but what’s happened since? Let’s start…
Howdy and welcome to another post about movies. I recently told you about a film and entertainment website called The Cinematic Katzenjammer at/for/on which I occasionally write film reviews. I now have a weekly feature on that site, and it’s called “Back in the Day.” Amongst the staff at CK, I’m basically the resident grumpy…
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