#157 – The Forger

An all around solid film with a performance by John Travolta that is actually sound.  Tye Sheridan once again turns in a great performance and is slowly cementing himself as a young actor to watch.  Good performances and a decent story come together to make just a solid film, nothing outstanding but a movie worth…

#171 – Catastrophe: Season 1

Amazon Original Series are one outlet that I’ve just never gotten into whether it be the critically acclaimed Transparent or the interesting looking Bosch, but being a big fan of Twitter darling Rob Delaney I decided to give the romantic comedy Catastrophe a look and I’m so glad that I did because it quickly became…

The Martian

I am all in on this one from the subject to the terrific cast. I kind of view this as Interstellar focusing on the most interesting part of that film.  Let’s see if this interests you: Matt Damon and Ridley Scott in space…here’s my money now.

#138 – Against The Sun

A harrowing true story tale of survival against all odds.  I can’t attest to the factual nature of the story but what is on film is truly dramatic to watch.  The acting in this film is the real standout as Garret Dillahunt, Tom Felton and Jake Able are so strong and show how the men…

#135 – Mall

Ugh, a movie so in love with itself and it’s concepts that it’s irritating.  Overacting at every turn, characters act so irrationally that its comical and there’s not one person that you want to root for or even care if they make it out alive in the end.  There’s a point in this movie about…

#155 – Inside Out

Disney’s Pixar studio has this uncanny ability that I think we all need to address and it comes two fold.  Each time they put out an original film it 1) Always separates me from the money in my wallet and 2) Always reduces me to a blubbering mess.  Would Inside Out break that streak for…

#154 – The Shipping News

Want to see a movie where pretty much every depressing thing happens to one person?  Then watch this 2001 effort from director Lasse Hallstrom and star Kevin Spacey.  Pretty much from the beginning you know you’re in for some pretty sad stuff and it continues all the way to the end save for one ridiculous…

#63 – House Of Cards Season 3

This is probably my favorite season of the political drama that established Netflix as a real player in the original entertainment game.  Every season of House Of Cards has it’s flaws and this season is no exception, but overall I found myself liking this season much better than the last and I felt its high…

#126 – Garbage

Just a charming film from beginning to end.  Garbage tells the story of two garbagemen in Hollywood who accidentally find a discarded Oscar statue and how it changes their lives.  There are funny moments but they come as often as you would think.  The charm comes from the performances of the two lead actors, Jed…

#29 – Blue Ruin

Originality can be such an inspiring thing and when you see it, it’s so exciting.  Blue Ruin is one of the most original stories I’ve seen in recent years and knowing nothing going in really made it an even more enriching experience.  My advice to you is to stop reading and just go watch it…