Field Notes
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.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
A somewhat tongue-in-cheek review of this family film, which I watched during a moment of weakness.
