Facet: movies
Tired Incredible Plot Devices
Several movies and television shows that are considered to be great have implemented some tired old plot devices that break the movie’s threshold of credibility. Perhaps first, I should explain what I mean by threshold of credibility. Every show establishes … Continue reading
The Children of Húrin
About a hundred years ago, I read a short little book about a short little person who had a very big adventure. The book was entitled The Hobbit, and it was written by someone with more than the usual number … Continue reading
Buckaroo Banzai
I don’t remember when I first saw The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension , but I never forgot the movie. Banzai was a larger-than-life hero who modeled the attitude of the eighties at a fairly deep level. … Continue reading
The Book of Eli
Watched this post-apocalyptic film last night. Wasn’t exactly sure what to think of it. Enjoyed the ride, but when it was over, I thought it felt kind of empty. There were a few thrilling fight scenes, and the Belly of … Continue reading
Netflix
Netflix is on its way to becoming the vehicle that fulfills a prophecy I made many years ago. “Someday,” I said, “we will be able to download movies and watch what we want when we want to.” I’m sure I’m no … Continue reading
TRON: Legacy – Yet Again
My previous to posts covering the movie TRON: Legacy may have been a bit unfair.[1][2] Having not yet digested the backlash of disappointment, I was eager to condemn its every facet. Now, having absorbed that crushing blow of having waited … Continue reading
Tooth Fairy
Yep, I missed a day yesterday. Got caught up in being busy going to the doctor, writing in my physical pen & paper journal, watched a movie, and got a haircut (yes, all of them). Actually never took the time … Continue reading
TRON: Legacy (Part II) (Possible Spoilers)
Continuing my comparison of two TRONs… Social RelevanceWhen TRON aired, video game arcades were still everywhere. I went to them and hung out. I dropped quarters in my fair share of them. The movie brought the games to life; it … Continue reading
TRON: Legacy (Possible Spoilers)
This might take a couple of posts, but I wanted to outline a few of the things that I liked and disliked about TRON: Legacy. It bugs me that I really liked the first one and thought the second one was not worth … Continue reading