Category Archives: Entertainment

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Joel

I’m in sunny Florida this week, having taken a Boeing 767-400 through United down to Orlando. Flight time is a relatively short 2+ hour, but I got some work done while watching Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) on the seat … Continue reading →

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Joel

I thought the debut of the 2nd Captain America film would never get here. It’s been been three years since Cap’s first film in the official Marvel movie universe, Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Notice what I did there? … Continue reading →

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Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Joel

It’s 2+ years since the last Muppets film came out, 2011’s The Muppets. Call it what you want, but it was a reboot of sorts for the Muppets. They’ve had a number of hit-or-miss films since the 1980s, with diminishing returns. … Continue reading →

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28 Days (2000)

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Joel

Did you ever say to yourself, “Hey, I haven’t seen a famous Sandra Bullock film in a while. I wonder what’s available on Netflix, starring Sandra Bullock, circa 2000?” That’s not quite happened here, but I did happen to see … Continue reading →

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Grease (1978)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joel

Would you believe me if I told you that I have never seen Grease, the 1978 film? What? Get out? You’re crazy. Joel has never see the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Hollywood film, based on the 1971 musical of the same name about … Continue reading →

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joel

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox came out a few months ago, one of DC’s latest animated films around their Justice League property. It’s based on the comic book story that eventually kicked off the New 52 story line. It may … Continue reading →

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Enough Said (2013)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joel

Enough Said (2013) stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini in a romantic comedy about two people, probably in their forties, and both with daughters about to leave for college, who meet randomly at a party. Although not initially attracted to … Continue reading →

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Before Sunset (2004)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Joel

Last year, I watched for the first time Before Sunrise (1995), an interesting, intimate film by Richard Linklater from the 90’s. A lot of talking, mind you, but I was amazed by how intimate and real the film was. A … Continue reading →

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American Hustle (2013)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joel

While everyone else was watching Frozen for the umpteenth time, I went to see American Hustle. This is the 2013 film directed by David O. Russell. I’ve only seen three of this prior films, with mixed opinions: Three Kings [1999] … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Joel

WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before. You know, I wanted … Continue reading →

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