Some Backstory for the Film
Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer is a movie that premiered October 12th and is about Dr. Kermit Gosnell, an abortionist who was convicted of 7 counts of 1st degree murder, 24 felony counts of performing illegal abortions beyond the state of Pennsylvania's 24-week time limit, and 227 misdemeanor counts of violating the...
Documentary Review
Since 1987, the cable network A&E has run the popular “Biography” series, exploring the history of American companies and personalities. One such documentary chronicles the improbable rise of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream business, from its humble beginnings to its eventual financial success. The director first takes us to the childhood of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, eventual...
Spoiler Warning
Over the past month, Netflix’s Outer Banks has been consistently increasing in popularity, currently the #4 show in the U.S. as of right now. While it may come off as a corny high school show (which is not wrong), it actually has a very mysterious and intriguing plot. The show is able to keep you on the edge...
“Bigger Is better”
It’s been sixteen years since Roland Emmerich’s dreadful adaption of the famed monster franchise graced the screens and eyes of America. Since then, every adaption of the timeless monster has been either haphazard or cheesy, or even described as a “shy kangaroo” by famed critic Roger Ebert. Now at the helm of the franchise reboot, new director...
The Oscars turn 90 folks! Almost a century ago, the United States was going straight into the world's worst recession ever conceived and household items such as the microwave, the refrigerator, and the television were nonexistent American households.
Movies have changed a lot in the last 90 years. In 1928, movies were projected using Nitrate film, an extremely flammable substance....
Among other diversions, each new summer always brings an opportunity to recline the couch, turn on the TV, and relax for a little while. Whether we're catching up on the latest season of our favorite show on Netflix, watching the latest horror flick with friends or loved ones, or just watching a silly comedy to pass the time, we...
For over 40 years, Saturday Night Live has consistently produced a high-quality comedy show, creating around 20 episodes per year. Combining all aspects of show business from costume design, to make up, to set design, to filmmaking, it is truly impressive that SNL is able to pump out such well-refined content in such a short period of time.
With the...
Synopsis: In a dystopian future, teens are forced into an arena to fight to the death in order to portray the control the government has over the lower classes. This sequel to the first Hunger Games begins by showing the aftermath of the last bloodbath and how the winners, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Melark (Josh Hutcherson), have...
