Back in my day . . . There was this bad ass Mel Gibson movie about the brutal fight for Scottish Independence called Braveheart. Now we get this would-be sequel that barely leaves a mark. Directed by: David Mackenzie Written by: David Mackenzie, Bathwater Doran, James MacInnes Cast: Crisp Ine, Stannis Dillane, Billy Howler Monkey, Florence Pugh, Sam Spruell Here's what I … [Read more...] about Outlaw King
Netflix
The Open House
Written & Directed by: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote Cast: Dylan Minnette, Piercy Dalton, Patricia Bethune Over the last couple of years I’ve been impressed with the productions that Netflix has released. The films they’ve produced for their audience are unique and they have put out some more unique stories than the theater. But not all of these films are unique, nor good. … [Read more...] about The Open House
Bright
Shadowrun meets Training Day Directed by: David Ayer Written by: Max Landis Cast: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Lucy Fry, Noomi Rapace Swift shot: Back in high school I used to play this game called Shadowrun, it was all about "The Great Awakening" (if memory serves it was a nuclear fallout) where people were transformed into different metahumans: … [Read more...] about Bright
Spectral
Directed by: Nic Mathieu Written by: Nic Mathieu, George Nolfi, Ian Fried Cast: James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer, Bruce Greenwood Like many people, I'm (slightly) addicted to Netflix. It doesn't help that they keep coming up with so many good things to watch, like this one for instance. Apparently, Spectral was originally going to come out through Universal Pictures … [Read more...] about Spectral
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
