In the comedy/drama “Nebraska” Bruce Dern plays an elderly man named Woody Grant from Billings, Montana. Woody receives a marketing flyer in the mail that convinces him he has won $1 million. All he needs to do to collect is travel to Lincoln, Nebraska and claim his prize. The problem is his two sons and … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Grown Ups 2”
Why would I subject myself to the torment of watching “Grown Ups 2”? Am I a glutton for punishment? Did I actually think this would be a watchable film? I mean let’s be honest, Adam Sandler hasn’t made a good movie in years and the first “Grown Ups” picture was a laborious exercise in stupidity. … Continue reading
5 Phenomenal Movie Parties
With Christmas behind us and January 1st right around the corner, many people will be attending New Years parties. While big crowded parties aren’t really my cup of tea, many people enjoy them. There have also been a ton of big parties in the movies. That’s what we are looking at in today’s Phenomenal 5. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “After Earth”
Is “After Earth” a noble attempt at creating a fresh and entertaining science fiction experience or is it a glaring example of Hollywood nepotism hidden under the guise of a $150 million summer movie? I wish I had an answer to that question. To be honest, at times it feels like both. “After Earth” has … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
I can hear the voice of Andy Williams singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. That’s how I feel about Christmas. What can I say? I’m a big kid at heart. But I had to take time to wish all of my movie blogging pals, generous readers and followers, and die-hard movie lovers … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
Excitement, intrigue, skepticism, and division. These are just some of the words that describe the reactions to Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” trilogy. Was there enough material to stretch out into three films? Was there enough character depth? I’m certain you’re familiar with all of these debates and concerns. With the tablesetting done in the first … Continue reading