Every year, the best and brightest in Hollywood meet in a room to be awarded for their contributions to cinema. The only problem is that I do not think the best and brightest get nominated for an Academy Award. Are good films nominated for an Oscar? Yes, but they are just that. Good. I want…
Amid all the great new films we have because of Oscar season, one film stands out as one of the worst films I have ever seen. Not only is the title absolutely idiotic (Tak3n) but the film is horrendous. The writing is horrible, the acting is mediocre, the action is stupid, and the editing is…
Here is another film that I saw after I made my top 10 list of 2014. I do not think it would have made the list, but I definitely would have included it as an honorable mention. It is simply a well acted, well crafter film, but it unfortunately brings very little to the table.…
I am a pretty big fan of director Bennett Miller. The only other film of his that I have seen is Moneyball, but I really want to see Capote. I think he is a director that is able to tackle tough subjects very effectively, as well as, get the most out of his actors. This…
This is a difficult film to review. I like Clint Eastwood, but his last few films have been relatively forgettable. When I first saw the trailer for American Sniper, I thought it looked incredibly tense and I could not wait until it was released. I went into this film with much praise from both critics…
Before I begin viewing and reviewing films that are being considered for an Oscar, I want to get my review of The Interview out of the way. First of all, I like Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The two of them helm this film, and unfortunately they cannot create as film that is as good…
I wish I saw this film before I made my top 10 of 2014. This film would have definitely topped my list. This film just completely took my breath away, unlike any other film has been able to do all year. This is a film that tackles a relatively simple premise, but adds many layers…
Now that 2014 is drawing to a close, I am setting my sights on the future. However, upon reflection on the year, I see many missed opportunities. Of my most anticipated films of 2014, only two of them really wowed me. The rest were either good or passable, but they were missing that extra spark.…
While I do think 2014 was a pretty good year for films, it was an even better year for television. There are so many good TV shows on right now, and a handful of them even match the quality found with films. Posted below are my personal top 10 TV shows of 2014. 10. Doctor…
Wow, what an experience. When I first saw the trailer for this film, I thought it looked fairly good. There was certainly a bit of weirdness in the trailer, but when I heard the film was edited to look like it was shot in one take, I was instantly hooked. I love long takes, and…
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