Field Notes
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.
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.
