Film Review: Everest

I feel like I’ve been saying this a lot lately about “based on a true story” films, but Everest is no different: some stories, as worth telling as they are, just don’t make the best movies. Taken as inspiration? Sure. But a truthful retelling just doesn’t quite work on the big screen as far as […]

Film Review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

If you caught my review of the second novel in James Dashner’s Maze Runner series then you’re well aware that I wasn’t that excited for the film adaptation. As much as I love watching Dylan O’Brien, I just couldn’t imagine the two hours being worth it with that story tagging along. But surprise! It didn’t […]

Movie Prep: The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner Book 2) by James Dashner

Even with the cool concept, The Maze Runner was a disappointing book. The main character, Thomas, was pretty annoying as he continually asked questions nonstop due to the inability to accept his situation, and this just pointed out that the author was refusing to give the reader any answers as well. Thanks to the casting […]

Movie Prep: The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian makes for a good book, but I can’t wait to see what a visual medium can do that the written words of Andy Weir cannot. Don’t let me down, Matt Damon!

Gaming Review: Batman: Arkham Knight

Those who have played the entirety of the Arkham series will have no problem slipping back into the skin of Batman. Some might cry unoriginal, I say comfortable. Man does it feel good to be the Dark Knight again.

Film Review: Mistress America

Mistress America sees Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach re-team for another solid comedy that explores two peoples’ transition into two separate phases of adulthood.

Film Review: The End of the Tour

The End of the Tour is like sitting in on an intelligent conversation with varying amounts of moments of relevance, with two compelling performances driving it forward.

Film Review: Straight Outta Compton

Straight Outta Compton is an electric film for half its running time, but right when it looks like it is going to turn into something special it goes all generic.

Film Review: American Ultra

Walking into the screening of American Ultra I heard a couple of viewers wondering if the movie would be a lot like Adventureland, the last movie in which Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart played the leads together. Quick answer? No. No it is not. Maybe had Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig turned out to be […]

Film Review: Meru

Meru is a thrilling look at what it takes to climb the world’s toughest summits, wrapped around three personal journeys that are as compelling as any narrative film.