If you ride like lightning, you're going to crash like thunder. A story in three acts, The Place Beyond the Pines stars Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and Eva Mendes. I never did learn from the movie what the title refers to, but I found out via IMDb that the place beyond the pines refers to the name of the city of Schenectady, which is where the movie took place and … [Read more...] about The Place Beyond the Pines
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A great story, but merely a good movie. The H-Bomb: In post-war 1940's America, fascism has been defeated overseas, but here at home, segregation still exists in practically every facet of society; in schools, buses, restaurants, restrooms, and professional sports. Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) feels that it's time to break down that racial … [Read more...] about 42
Jurassic Park IMAX 3D
"Life, uh, . . . finds a way." Swift shot: In 1993 I hiked with a fellow jarhead for four miles to watch this in theaters. I wasn't disappointed then, and I certainly wasn't disappointed this time . . . in IMAX 3D! Even though I have seen the film probably 15 more times since 1993, I was really excited to see it again in theaters. I must admit though, … [Read more...] about Jurassic Park IMAX 3D
Evil Dead (2013)
Groovy! The H-Bomb: Or perhaps a better subheading would be, "Gory!" Very, very gory. For the initiated, this should come as no surprise, there will be blood... lots of it. Stands to reason, as it is a remake of one of the most unabashedly gruesome films ever made. 1981's The Evil Dead is a homegrown horror flick shot on a shoestring over a period of several years that is … [Read more...] about Evil Dead (2013)
Hitchcock
"You may call me Hitch, hold the cock." The H-Bomb: I should confess right off the cuff, I'm a sucker for movies about movie making. From 8 1/2, to Living in Oblivion, to Bowfinger, to one of my all time personal favorites, Ed Wood, I've always had a great interest in stories about the struggles of getting a film made. I also, like any true cinema aficionado, am an … [Read more...] about Hitchcock
