Bull Durham – Movies That Stand the Test of Time
It’s been 30 years since “Bull Durham” hit theatres and when it comes to standing the test of time, this is one of those movies. Written and directed by Ron Shelton, Bull Durham takes from the writer’s previous experience as a minor league ballplayer in this…
“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…
