Author: Scott William Foley
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Deadpool – A Movie Review
Though I’m an avid lover of all things superhero, even I must admit that the genre has become somewhat formulaic when adapted to film. Due to the nature of Deadpool’s meta-fiction characteristics, I had high hopes that his feature film would redefine the comic book film genre and blaze a new trail. I wanted it…
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline – A Book Review
When I heard Steven Spielberg planned to direct a film adaptation of this novel, I knew I had to read it first. The premise is fascinating. The year is 2044, and America has gone completely down the tubes. The recession is in its third decade, there isn’t enough food, there’s not enough housing, there aren’t…
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The Martian – A Movie Review
Of course, I have to urge you to read the book by Andy Weir because it is a wonderfully fulfilling read, but this film version starring Matt Damon captured the essence of the book very well. If you’re unfamiliar with the story line, Mark Watney is left behind by his crew mates during a mission…
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The Revenant by Michael Punke – A Book Review
No doubt you’ve heard quite a bit about the movie entitled The Revenant. Knowing it was based upon a book, I decided I’d try to read it before seeing the film. I am very glad I did. The Revenant is a story of revenge, pure and simple. It’s also mostly based upon a true story.…
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The Revenant – A Movie Review
They say the book is always better than the movie, and in the case of The Revenant, that is certainly true. Don’t misunderstand, the film is breathtaking. The visuals are absolutely amazing, and Tom Hardy is phenomenal. Honestly, if I hadn’t read the book literally in the days before viewing the movie, I very well…
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Mr. Holmes – A Movie Review
Sherlock Holmes and Ian McKellen is surely a match made in Heaven. McKellen’s charm is on full display as he plays one of literature’s greatest analytical thinkers. He perfectly captures Holmes’ wit, his intellect, his brazenness, and even his repressed guilt. There is a catch in this version, however. Holmes is 93 and suffering from…
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Lost Stars by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
I’ve read the majority of the new books and graphic novels promoted as “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and this one is, by far, my favorite. Lost Stars accomplished something that doesn’t happen very often – I could not wait to read it. I looked forward to getting in bed at the end…
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An Idea About the Plot of The Force Awakens
I’ve floated the following idea by some friends, and since they received it well, I thought I’d commit it to writing. Though I haven’t yet read anything similar online, I’m sure I’m not the first to think of it, so my apologies if this trail has already been blazed. Needless to say, spoilers abound regarding Star…
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Star Wars: The Weapon Of a Jedi by Jason Fry – A Book Review
Set after A New Hope, this Luke Skywalker young adult novel is a fast-paced read that takes no time at all to finish. Luke becomes distracted during a mission as The Force pushes him to investigate strange ruins. If you ever wondered what circumstances led Luke to master his lightsaber, this is the book for…
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