Month: July 2019
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The Parade by Dave Eggers – A Book Review
A friend recommended The Parade to me. I initially hesitated because Dave Eggers is always a little hit or miss, but when I saw the length of the book, which is very short, I decided it was worth a shot. I flew through this book. Not only is it very short, it’s also written in…
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The Primary Reason I Love Once Upon a Time In Hollywood So Much (Warning: Major Spoilers)
I saw Once Upon a Time In Hollywood last Thursday night, and I loved it. In fact, I love it more today than I did last Thursday. Now, I love it for lots of different reasons. Brad Pitt is at his ultimate level of charm, Leonardo DiCaprio puts on perhaps his best performance ever, Margot…
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Once Upon a Time In Hollywood – A (Spoiler-Free) Movie Review
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio proved the biggest draw for me in regards to Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. I can’t remember ever seeing them on screen together even though they are two of Hollywood’s biggest names. I generally like what Quentin Tarantino does with these two men as well, so I figured this…
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Exhalation by Ted Chiang – A Book Review
Ted Chiang has once again delivered a short story collection that is thought-provoking, prophetic, and–most importantly–fun to read. If you’re unfamiliar with Chiang, his writing is deeply rooted in science. I actually consider him something of a futurist in that most of his fiction will probably be fact tomorrow. In some cases, it already is!…
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The Lion King (2019) – A Movie Review
This new photo-realistic version of The Lion King is both exhilarating and redundant. It’s a visual feast in that everything looks absolutely real. My understanding is that this film is almost entirely CGI, yet the animals, the environment–all of it–looks not only real, but also rooted in reality. You see labored breathing, you see real…
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Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy – A Graphic Novel Review
I’ve read a lot of Batman stories in my day, but I’ve never experienced anything quite like Batman: White Knight. Published under the DC: Black Label imprint aimed at more mature audiences, Batman: White Knight is a stand-alone collection that exists outside of regular Batman continuity. Because of this, anything can happen. Even so, for…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home – A Movie Review
Spider-Man: Far From Home is an impressive exhibition of visual effects with some great one-liners, but the most interesting thing about the movie happens during the middle and end of the credits. If you’re not familiar with the plot, Spider-Man: Far From Home sends Peter Parker and his classmates on a European vacation. While there,…
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