The Fun and the Familiar: 8 Films Deep the ‘Fast’ series Gets Cozy

The Fast and The Furious films are near to my heart. Like most of America, I originally saw the first three movies at home on DVD. I never cared much about cars, but I loved action movies, and Vin Diesel was the epitome of cool to 10 year old me. If you know anything about… Continue reading The Fun and the Familiar: 8 Films Deep the ‘Fast’ series Gets Cozy

More like Kong: DULL Island, am I right folks?

King Kong has always been about spectacle. The 1933 original isn’t great because of it’s storytelling. This isn’t to say the storytelling isn’t great, it’s a tight and effective thriller. But that’s not the point of the film. The story works because it is in service to the astounding visual effects. It was about looking… Continue reading More like Kong: DULL Island, am I right folks?

Kedi Gets 9 Out of 10 Lives

As a self-proclaimed expert on all things springy, wet nosed, pointy eared, and whiskered, I would like quickly say how delighted I am to have been asked to write the review for Ceyda Torun’s new documentary, Kedi.  Kedi is a charming documentary capable of warming any heart, even the heart of a those frogs that… Continue reading Kedi Gets 9 Out of 10 Lives