Category: Film Watch

  • Age of Adaline

    Age of Adaline

    Age of Adaline was not a good film. A pretty film, with a pretty star, and some nice performances, but the Twilight Zone narration was heavy handed as it desperately attempted to make sense. No regrets – that’s what cheap movie night is for…but not recommended.

  • The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games

    I liked Hunger Games the movie; the performances really made it work. I can’t imagine what it was like for the clueless folks who didn’t read the book – I expected more exposition. In fact, I HAD to hiss “Be Quiet, PLEASE!” at an older man behind me, who narrated the totally obvious at the…

  • Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    I enjoyed the new POTC: On Stranger Tides.  I went in with low expectations because, well, now it is beyond a trilogy and solidly into a franchise.  Besides, I am an un-fan of Tim Powers…his books are not “for me” as they say, so I was skeptical. My biggest piece of advice: SKIP THE 3D.  The…