"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
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Potential Oscar contender flashes back
Photo Courtesy of IMDB The beautifully-rendered sets of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” alone are worthy of praise. They immediately immerse the viewer in the film’s fictional setting. But the film is far more than its engrossing visuals; those are mere wallpaper. With wonderful performances, a whimsical, witty story and — most of all — originality, “The Grand … [Read more...] about Potential Oscar contender flashes back
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
Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life
Photo Courtesy of Collider.com We’ve all seen our fair share of action thrillers, and there are many who groan at the thought of yet another save-the-world caper on the silver screen. Hollywood has left us with no shortage of what can easily become an unoriginal recreation of the typical spy story — full of gadgets and explosions, but short on thematic depth and character … [Read more...] about Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life