It is not very often that every leading character in a Hollywood blockbuster is a scientist. Scientists are typically portrayed derisively wearing white lab coats and thick glasses. They may even have a devious plot or ignorantly enable a villainous mastermind to bring about a global catastrophe. Scientists are the heroes in Interstellar. Earth is…
I consider Keanu Reeves to be a horrible actor. While dynamism is not a must in Hollywood these days, it is a characteristic that lends itself well to Academy Award-winning performance. Keanu lacks this on the most basic level with a stoic temperament and uninteresting persona that goes unchanged from one film to the next….
The November Man is not just a cheap James Bond knock-off. Yes, it casts former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead role as an ex-CIA agent who comes back for one last mission. It also has a lot of the traits of a good Bond movie: car chases, gun fights, exotic locales, and attractive…
Looking for a zany romp through interstellar space? Guardians of the Galaxy fills the void in your late summer getaway-seeking adventurism with a mix of Star Wars, The Fifth Element, and any of the recent Marvel super hero movies. Part comedy, part super hero movie, and part action blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy manages to…
