His Movie Review: A Girl Walks Alone at Night (2014)
Why he watched it: Positive reviews His rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars His review: I don’t like vampire movies. I’m not intrigued by vampires, their plight as the undead, … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Blue Ruin (2013)
Why he watched it: Found it on Netflix, positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes His rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars His review: Revenge is a common motive in films, usually … Continue reading
Our Movie Review: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Why we watched it: lots of positive reviews and Oscar nominations Our rating: 5 out of 5 stars His review: Directing a film can be a difficult task. The audience … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Whiplash (2014)
Why did he watch it: Great reviews His rating: 5 out of 5 stars His review: There are moments in a movie where I’m disconnected because it is very clear … Continue reading
His Book Review: Attack on Titan No. 1-14 by Hajime Isayama (2012-14)
Why he read it: Watched the animated series Would he recommend it: Yes His review: I appreciate what graphic novels can do in blending visuals with story. I think Watchmen … Continue reading
Her Book Review: The Surrendered by Chang-Rae Lee (2010)
Why she read it: On list of best books of 2010 Would she recommend this book: Yes Her review: It’s a talented author who can make a book about hard, … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Rosewater (2014)
Why he watched it: Respect for Jon Steward and positive reviews His rating: 3.5 out of 5 start His review: This is a thoughtful movie, in the story it tells … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Nightcrawler (2014)
Why he watched it: Seemed to get good reviews His rating: 2 out of 5 stars His review: Movies have a tough challenge. They have to establish a tone or … Continue reading
His Book Review: The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert (2014)
Why he read this book: On lists of best books for 2014 Would he recommend this book: Yes His review: I am an admitted and unrepentant tree hugger. I recycle … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Solaris (1972) and Stalker (1979)
Why he watched them: On a list of sci-fi films to see His rating: 3.5 stars for Solaris; 2.5 stars for Stalker His review: I’ve been a science fiction fan … Continue reading
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