The Mother I knew was a patient and kindhearted woman. It would not be easy for any mother caring for my father, and a myriad of kids spread across three continents. She could be stubborn about her extended family. But it was only a matter of time before everyone was included in her circle. She cared much for every soul — strangers, friends, family, and even my Dad’s cats.
Read MoreThe Animated Spark behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
If you haven't yet seen Into the Spider-Verse, you're missing out on one of the most significant leaps in animation in years. And by leaps, I’m talking about technique and visual representation as well as storytelling. But where was that spark born?
Read MoreKodachrome Jobs
October 5th came and went without me remembering...six years ago he passed. He would have been sixty-two. Still young, with plenty of time to increase his dent in the universe. Unfortunately, the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long - and Steve Jobs burned so very, very brightly.
Read MoreRevenge is more wild, less calculated.
In the realm of action films and spy thrillers, American Assassin takes a page out of the Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher playbooks by eschewing the tropes of a suave James Bond, the tech-heavy Mission Impossible, and stunt-laden xXx (Xander Cage) franchises.Avoiding the glitz, gadgetry and implausible CGI-fueled stunt set pieces of the previously mentioned franchises, American Assassin manages to deliver a truly satisfying time at the movies.
Read MoreYou stabbed the devil in the back, John Wick Chapter 2
You stabbed the devil in the back. To him this isn’t vengeance, this is justice. If you liked John Wick, you’re going to love John Wick Chapter 2. The movie picks up shortly after the first movie. John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, is still angry, still out for vengeance and still, hell bent on getting back his classic Mustang. He’s physically healed from the first movie but, psychological wounds run deep. Wick is still a bad, bad, man. The Boogeyman as Assassin incarnate. And he might need some professional counseling for all that inner rage.
At least he’s a got a new dog.
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