Field Notes
Enduring the grind
This morning I found myself going down a new WordPress 7.1 rabbit hole. I was faced with integrating a Google Gemini API key, and subsequent credit costs into the new Connectors plugin within WordPress, the driving force? To see how well it did creating ALT text for images in…
The Grey
A review of the film 'The Grey,' praising its exploration of alpha male dynamics despite a slow middle act.
Django Unchained
A review of Tarantino's 'Django Unchained,' highlighting its entertaining characters and stylized violence.
Escape Plan
A review of the prison breakout film 'Escape Plan,' finding it a bit corny despite the fun premise.
Safety not Guaranteed
A review of the ambiguous indie film 'Safety not Guaranteed,' which follows a search for a time traveler.
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
A review of the film adaptation of 'The Hundred-Year-Old Man,' praising its comic timing and faithful translation.
The Social Network
A review of 'The Social Network,' praising David Fincher's tight storytelling and smart script.
Noah
A review of the film 'Noah,' finding it overly long and disjointed despite impressive visuals.
The Killing (Seasons 1-4)
A review of the dark and brooding detective noir series 'The Killing,' noting its compelling characters.
Pompeii
A review of the film 'Pompeii,' which I found to be a somewhat laughable derivative of 'Gladiator.'
Cool Runnings
A review of the classic comedy 'Cool Runnings,' reflecting on its charm 20 years after its release.
Big Fish
A review of Tim Burton's 'Big Fish,' a fantastical drama about family and personal journeys.
Pan's Labrynth
A review of Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth,' praising its disturbing creature design and political context.
Half Nelson
A review of 'Half Nelson,' which I found somewhat claustrophobic and aimless despite Ryan Gosling's performance.
The Black Sea
A review of the submarine thriller 'The Black Sea,' noting its effective use of genre clichés.
Transcendence
A review of the sci-fi film 'Transcendence,' which I found somewhat unengaging despite its interesting premise.
Lucy
A review of the sci-fi action film 'Lucy,' finding it entertaining but fundamentally flawed in its scientific logic.
American Sniper
A review of 'American Sniper,' reflecting on its tense decision-making moments and patriotic themes.
Malificent
A review of Disney's 'Maleficent,' praising Angelina Jolie's performance and the visual world-building.
Thoughts on Design - Paul Rand
A review of Paul Rand's classic book, which I found surprisingly lightweight and lacking in detail.
The Untouchables
A review of the classic film 'The Untouchables,' praising its stylish direction and memorable performances.
The Purge
A review of 'The Purge,' finding the concept intriguing but the execution somewhat lacking in depth.
Zero Dark 30
A review of the intense thriller 'Zero Dark 30,' documenting the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Depeche Mode 'Delta Machine'
A review of Depeche Mode's 'Delta Machine' album, exploring its blues-infused electronic sound.
