Photo courtesy of A Walk among the Tombstones Liam Neeson’s reinvention from dramatic actor to action star is an amazing metamorphosis. That being said, if he is not careful, his star power could easily be diminished with scripts that do not fully utilize his talents, such as the sequel to “Taken.” His latest project, “A Walk among the Tombstones,” written and directed by … [Read more...] about Neeson ‘Walks’ among Mediocrity
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Netflix: Unique Films to Watch
Netflix is perceived to have a more-than-sizable library of selections. While it does not contain many of the more current releases, it does contain plenty of choices that, while obscure, may fascinate many. Here are three recommendations “off the beaten path.” For the documentarian: “Milius” (2014) John Milius, a Hollywood screenwriter and director, may not be a household … [Read more...] about Netflix: Unique Films to Watch
‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene
Photo Courtesy of cultoid.com “Frank” is an independent feature which captures the essence, and at times illustrates, the charm of the independent film. It explores the popular motif of social media through a unique lens. The film follows Jon Burroughs, a far below average musician, who aspires to be more. At the film’s beginning, Burroughs leads a mundane life. He works in … [Read more...] about ‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene
‘The Monuments Men’ fails to be monumental
Photo Courtesy of IMP Awards World War II remains a fascinating subject despite having been thoroughly examined in books, movies, television and video games. There are still many aspects about this massive yet terrible conflict that are worth examining. “The Monuments Men” tries but fails to do an adequate job in examining certain aspects. Directed, written and produced … [Read more...] about ‘The Monuments Men’ fails to be monumental
US Navy SEALs struggle to survive
While the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have generated controversy, there are individual stories of heroism that have come out of those experiences. One of those stories was the survival of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. In his 2007 memoir “Lone Survivor,” he details, with assistance from British novelist Patrick Robinson, “Operation Redwing” — a 2005 U.S. military operation with … [Read more...] about US Navy SEALs struggle to survive
