Field Notes
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.
Memento
A review of Christopher Nolan's 'Memento,' praising its innovative non-linear narrative and psychological depth.
Troy
A review of the epic film 'Troy,' finding it visually impressive but perhaps missing the emotional weight of its source material.
Inglorious Basterds
A review of Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds,' highlighting its superb tension and standout performance by Christoph Waltz.
Shooter
A review of the action thriller 'Shooter,' finding it to be a competent and entertaining genre piece.
Taken 2
A review of 'Taken 2,' which I found to be a somewhat repetitive but functional sequel to the original.
Jon Hopkins 'Immunity'
A review of Jon Hopkins' album 'Immunity', praising its blend of organic textures and driving electronic rhythms.
The Next Three Days
A review of the prison-break thriller 'The Next Three Days,' which I found surprisingly gripping and well-acted.
Asus Fonepad
A review of the Asus Fonepad, exploring the niche appeal of a 7-inch tablet that also functions as a phone.
Warm Bodies
A review of the 'zom-com' film 'Warm Bodies,' finding it to be a charming and original take on the zombie genre.
Inferno
A review of the film 'Inferno,' finding it a bit formulaic compared to its predecessors in the Dan Brown series.
Schindler's List
A review of 'Schindler's List,' reflecting on its profound impact and timeless cinematic power.
Sumvision Voyager 7" Tablet
A review of this budget-friendly 7-inch tablet, noting its limitations and value for money.
iPad 1
I share my first impressions of the original iPad and its potential to disrupt the personal computing landscape.
Samsung NC10
A review of the Samsung NC10 netbook, which I used as a lightweight portable machine for early web work.
