All heroes die Swift shot: Depressing, utterly, depressing. Watching your father's childhood hero walk the plank of shame in his latter years was no fun. Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, The Last of Robin Hood tells the one-sided tale of Beverly Aadland and her overly manipulative mother, Florence and their time with Errol Flynn. These two became … [Read more...] about The Last of Robin Hood
Biography
Jersey Boys
Directed by: Clint Eastwood Written by: Marshall Brickman Cast: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen , Michael Lomenda , Vincent Piazza , Christopher Walken , Mike Doyle , Renée Marino , Erica Piccininni Let me throw out a few song titles, "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man," “Working My Way Back to You”, and “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.” I’m sure you not … [Read more...] about Jersey Boys
Belle
Directed by: Amma Asante Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode, and Miranda Richardson I know it sounds funny but if ‘Jane Austin’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ had a mixed-race child out of wedlock, this film would be that child. Belle is a film in it’s own class, not a drawing room tale but rather you’ll find it to be an exceptional movie experience … [Read more...] about Belle
Mitt
Put aside your political views, your religious beliefs, and for a moment, see the inner workings of a campaign for the presidency. Mitt Romney, with his soulful eyes and greying hair that vaguely allude to his age, is a gentleman, witty and articulate, and above all else, a wholesome family man. Before even making the decision to run for president, he consults his family for … [Read more...] about Mitt
Son of God
"He'll be forgotten in a week." - Pontius Pilate. Swift shot: Last year, The History Channel released a ten episode miniseries titled The Bible. It was the most popular miniseries of the year and led to countless copies of the series sold on Blu-ray and DVD. The final five episodes depict the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. With Son … [Read more...] about Son of God