Movies, Documentary, Drama
This is the 2nd film about a famous British scientists this year. Stephen Hawkin is probably better known to the public than Alan Touring. But Touring probably has changed our lives more than Hawkins.The Imitation Game
Movies, Drama, Travel, Europe
If you want to see a film that is a genuine piece of art, you could not go wrong with The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza). Many European attempts to make an “artistic” rather than “commercial” film fail miserably. Breaking the tradition, experimentation for the sake of experimenting often becomes the center of these efforts rather than giving the viewer something new that does not feel artificial and contrived and is enjoyable to watch.The Great Beauty
Movies, Drama
If I ever were to teach at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, I now have an idea for my very first seminar. I would have students compare the script for Wild and for The Theory of Everything.Wilde
Movies, Drama
The life story of Steven Hawkings is amazing. In his early twenties he becomes afflicted by a rare disease that causes one to gradually lose control over all muscles. The doctors only give him two years to live.The Theory of Everything
Movies, Drama
Alejandro G. Iñárritu always uses the power the comes with the director’s chair to push the envelop of the art of film. Birdman is no exception.Birdman
Movies, Drama
If you engaged and your wedding date is coming up soon, you should not watch Gone Girl. You may cancel your wedding afterwards.Gone Girl
Movies, Drama
It is difficult to write about this film. There were moments when I hated it because it descended into cheesiness of a soap opera. But there were moments when I loved the film because at the core it is fueled by a love of music and the beauty music brings to our lives.Begin Again