The Blues Brothers
The Blue Brothers is one of the most odd films of the 1980's. The film carries itself with utmost grace and it is that grace and heart that saves the movie from…
Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy is a decent movie, no more no less. The story wasn't exactly inspiring as I am reminded of Grease but with country music. But the plot that has…
The Shining
Hello, dear readers. I apologize for the delay in reviews. Between work and getting ready for a major career change, I hardly had the time to write reviews. But I…
Season 2, Episode 2, “Grilled” (March 15, 2009)
We have here another fabulous episode of Breaking Bad and one of the best in the series so far. There are many things to like about this episode ranging from…
MIPS questions
Hi Amell, I just watched the entire series of MIPS tutorial that you have uploaded on your YT channel. First of all, thanks for that! It was awesome :) Secondly,…
Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back
In 1977, a cultural revolution began with the little-known science-fiction film called Star Wars created by visionary director George Lucas. It ended up being the highest-grossing film of all-time and…
Season 2, Episode 1, “Seven Thirty-Seven” (March 08, 2009)
We are back for another season of Breaking Bad! Breaking Bad has become one of my favorite shows for a variety of reasons. The acting, the stylish and artsy nature…
Mad Max
Mad Max is a film that spawned a new genre of post-apocalyptic sci-fi movies and the career of Mel Gibson. This movie also gave birth to three sequels and a…
Trust in your intuitions
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. It’s refreshing to compare notes on life with people from vastly different backgrounds.
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Let me say it right here. Coal Miner's Daughter is one of the best films of 1980. Period. I was literally taken by surprise by how much I enjoyed this…
The Fog
When done right, horror movies can work very well. But more times than not, they tend to suck which is why I am not a fan of the genre as…
The Great Santini
Robert Duvall had himself a fantastic year of 1979. He was nominated for his supporting role in the iconic war film Apocalypse Now. He follows up that "napalm-smelling" performance with…