“If Beale Street Could Talk” Movie Review
Beautifully shot, stunningly acted with a music score which lives on long after the closing credits. From the director of the Oscar winning film Moonlight comes If Beale Street Could Talk. Adapted from the 1974 novel of the same name by James Baldwin, the film…
Review of “If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor” by Bruce Campbell
Like a lot of my nerdy Drama Club high school friends I was introduced to “Monty Python,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and “The Evil Dead” movies at an appropriate age to be properly influenced by them for the rest of my life. With “Evil Dead 2” my first…
10 Gift Ideas for the No Budget Filmmaker
It is getting to be that time of year again, so don’t wait until the last minute to pick something up for that independent filmmaker in your family. If you are looking for a few ideas check out the below for our list of 10…
“They Shall Not Grow Old” Review – Peter Jackson’s Re-Imaging of WWI
The daily life of a solder receives a modern and surreal look in Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” “They Shall Not Grow Old” is a documentary by Peter Jackson that takes footage and audio recordings from World War One and updates them with modern…
Movo WMIC50 Wireless Microphone Review
Pros: The Movo WMIC50 is an inexpensive option for someone on a budget in need of a wireless microphone Cons: No ability to change channels or transmission frequency, and no indicator on transmitter or receiver for volume levels The Bottom Line: You get what you pay…
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review
“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” opens with an aerial shot of London (following an owl in flight) that made me tremendously grateful not to be watching a 3D movie as even in 2D I got a little queasy. This shot sets the tone for…
Review of Bohemian Rhapsody Starring Rami Malek
An Oscar worthy performance by Rami Malek in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the story of the iconic band Queen “Bohemian Rhapsody” probably should have been called, “The Freddie Mercury Story,” since the film is really all about him. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. The remaining…
First Impressions of the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera
Pros: Canon shooters don’t need to buy new kit for switching to full-frame mirrorless. Cons: Most expensive compared to the competition. Does not do full frame 4K. The Bottom Line: A late but impressive entry for Canon into the full-frame mirrorless camera market with the Canon…
