There are things in life which are pure, which are simple and straightforward, and often it isn’t until we’ve had some time away from them that we truly appreciate how invaluable they are. That’s how I feel looking back at The Friendly Giant, something I love as a young boy. I now have a stepson…
To quote from The Big Lebowski, one of my comedy dramas of all-time – Sometimes there’s a man… I won’t say a hero, ’cause, what’s a hero? But sometimes, there’s a man. And I’m talkin’ about the Dude here. Sometimes, there’s a man, well, he’s the man for his time and place. He fits right…
I will totally agree that there is an ebb and flow to life. We all experience highs and lows, and whatever exists in-between, but on the surface, it’s never quite so obvious that the flow is much more internal then could ever be demonstrated. To put it another way, transitions happen constantly within our thought…
I know some people are wondering how much longer the Marvel comic book movie train is going to run, but personally I think they are just starting to get into the great stuff that comic books are made of. And Thor: Ragnarok proves that point. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett,…
Not every album needs to be a chest bumper or a call to arms. Sometimes it’s nice for music to be nice, and reflective. A thread between two hearts, for starters. Vance Joy – Nation of Two released February 23, 2018 ******* 7/10 Vance Gabriel Keogh, better known by his stage name, Vance Joy, is…
When your reputation is on the line, what do you do? Stand and fight for what is right, or give into the endless parade of voices telling you that you won’t be successful. Motivational to say the least, essential viewing for our youth. This, is Darkest Hour. Darkest Hour (2017) Cast: Gary Oldman, Lily James,…
We all have a little darkness inside of us, some of us embrace it, some of us run from it, and other find a way to little it simmer just under the surface. Adding some texture to life. MGMT – Little Dark Age released February 9, 2018 ********* 9/10 MGMT is an American rock duo…
Not everyone gets a fairytale, but if you will it you can absolutely have a happy ending. And this movie will have you pondering those ideas over and over again. The Florida Project (2017) Cast: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe Director: Sean Baker released on blu-ray February 20, 2018 ********* 9/10 IMDB: 7.7 Rotten Tomatoes:…
Comic book movie soundtracks are supposed to remind you of the movie, and by and large, most of them do the trick, though my favourites have always been the original Spider-Man trilogy OSTs. And it’s tough to stand up to those Sam Raimi films when we’re talking about thematic music. Nobody does it better then…
I think you can learn a lot about an institution from how it’s offspring take off into the world and live their adult lives. This week’s movie review addresses that idea with warmth, drama and humour. And just like real life, is simultaneously messed and unresolved. Last Flag Flying (2017) Cast: Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston,…