Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2017, journalist and author, David Grann published a non-fiction book titled, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Back in the early 1920s, around the Prohibition Era when alcohol was illegal, oil tycoons gain wealth and the early days of law enforcement. Members of the Osage Nation, a Native American tribe, are murdered upon discovering oil […]

Gladiator

Released in 2000, (same year Almost Famous came out) “Gladiator” earned critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind “Mission Impossible II.” Gladiator went on to win a few Oscars including “Best Actor,” (Russell Crowe) “Best Original Score,” (Hans Zimmer) and […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Released in 2003, (same year Kill Bill came out) “The Return of the King” earned universal acclaim from critics, fans and movie goers alike. It became the highest-grossing film of 2003 making a billion dollars. The final installment of “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” won Oscars including “Best Adapted Screenplay,” “Best Editing,” “Best Costume […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

On July 3rd 2002, the year Tom Cruise turned 40, movie goers bought tickets to see “Men in Black II.” As they wait paitently, a teaser trailer of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” made everybody excited for the highly anticipated sequel to “The Fellowship of the Ring.” When I was a kid, […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien published “The Hobbit.” Set in Middle-Earth, a hobbit named, Bilbo Baggins is recruited by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield as a burgular. Their plan is to take back the dwarves home from a dragon known as Smaug. During his journey, Bilbo encounters Gollum. He wins a […]

Gamer’s Review: Red Dead Redemption 2

After “Grand Theft Auto V” became a huge success, Rockstar Games worked on their next big project, a sequel (actually a prequel) to “Red Dead Redemption.” Released in 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, “Red Dead Redemption 2” earned universal acclaim from critics and gamers alike. Plus, it sold enough copies worldwide. Recently, Rockstar […]