“Compliance” While many people defer to higher institutional authority, it is sometimes necessary to question it and the extent to which we entrust ourselves to it. “Compliance,” written and directed by Craig Zobel, presents a case study of this societal, ethical dilemma. At a local branch of a fast food franchise, the manager receives a phone call from a police … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Photo Courtesy of Universal PicturesSince the success of “Taken,” Liam Neeson has gone from a dramatic actor to an action star. With “Non-Stop,” that hot-streak does not seem to be ending anytime soon. The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, whose credits include the “House of Wax” remake. The director previously collaborated with the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Netflix: Watch these old classics
"Clue" (1985) Movies based on board or video games are always hit-or-miss, as evidenced by the critical and commercial failures of such films as “Battleship” and “The Super Mario Brothers Movie." However, I am of the belief that if you get the right people and sources behind a property, the result can be quite fun. Case in point: the 1985 film adaptation of the murder … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these old classics
Netflix: Watch these freakanormal flicks
Photo Courtesy of www.miamiartzine.com Creative Economics: You would not think economics could explain a wide range of social issues, but “Freakonomics” does just that. Based on a book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, this documentary, which is broken up into short segments, features different filmmakers adapting segments of the book to create a full-length film … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these freakanormal flicks
For your streaming consideration on Netflix
Photos Courtesy of rottentomatoes.com As an avid Netflix viewer, I believe this maxim applies: “So many choices, so little time.” Because of the sheer amount of TV shows and films on Netflix streaming, I look for something that stands out in terms of appearance and content. The two films I recommend were chosen based on that criteria. If you love Westerns and action … [Read more...] about For your streaming consideration on Netflix
