Sunday night, my dad, sister and I decided spur-of-the-moment to go see Star Trek: Into Darkness. I have never been a Star Trek fan (I did watch several of the old series episodes just for Spock), and did not care at all for the 2009 movie Star Trek. But I had a very strong motivation … Continue reading Star Trek: Into Darkness Movie Review
Movie Reviews
Sense and Sensibility
I have never been a huge fan of romance stories. Chick flick movie night? No thanks. I'd rather watch Iron Man or Pirates of the Caribbean. Plain drama, as such, has never appealed to me (though occasionally I like a little drama mixed in with a lot of adventure.) There is one author, however, that … Continue reading Sense and Sensibility
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie Review
Last Friday, I sat in our local theater, with a book in my lap. My dad, sister and I had arrived an hour and a half early to get good seats. And so while we waited in the semi-lighted theater, I flipped back through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. I mentioned in my last … Continue reading The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie Review
The Hunger Games Movie Review
From the Treaty of Treason: "In penance for their uprising, each district shall offer up a male and female between the ages of 12 and 18 at a public "Reaping." These Tributes shall be delivered to the custody of The Capitol, and then transferred to a public arena where they will Fight to … Continue reading The Hunger Games Movie Review
Movie Review – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Not all good stories are contained within the pages of a book. Some come to us in the world of movies (a world I particularly love :)). So in addition to writing posts on some of my favorite books, I'd also like to share thoughts on a few of my favorite movies, or new movies … Continue reading Movie Review – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
