Princess Ka’iulani
We didn’t just steal land from the Indians, America also had boats and it wasn’t long before we discovered the Samoan paradise of Hawaii and felt the need to bring democracy to the small Island. “Princess Ka’iulani” tells the true story of how an educated young woman fought soldiers, profiteers and politicians in an attempt […]
The Square
The Square is a 2008 Australian film which takes many of its cues from old film noirs of the past. Crime fills the movie based on characters most basic impulses of lust, greed, and revenge. Every single aspect of this film is indebted to the classic noir period of the 40s and 50s. Raymond Yale […]
Letters to Juliet
Note: I will be splitting this review into two separate reviews: one for women, and one for men. The review for men will immediately follow the review for women. First, I have a confession to make. I’m a guy. Now, the fact that I am, in fact, a guy does not preclude me from seeing […]
Just Wright
Whenever I need to enjoy a good fairy tale, I always know going to see any Queen Latifah movie will cure that fix. Her movies always have that sweetness gets the man in the end kind of feel, and you always end up rooting for whatever character she plays. In this film, Latifah plays Leslie […]
Roger Qbert Reviews “Robin Hood” starring Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott reteam for their fifth film together, Robin Hood. Crowe plays the titular hero in Hollywood’s umpteenth retelling of the tale. This time out the story is a prequel of sorts, taking place before Robin Longstride makes the transition to “Robin Hood.” As the film opens, Robin is an archer […]
Robin Hood
Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe reteam yet again for a new spin on the Robin Hood, a grounded origin story, and while I enjoyed much of the film there is a lot of things you catch yourself going; huh?. We all know the story of Robin Hood, right? Well Scott and Crowe take us on […]
Babies
Babies is an engaging, cute, and informative documentary that is able to tell the story of growing up through pure imagery and capturing the marvel of the growth of a baby into a child. Taking us through the story of four children from four very different societies allows us to see the differences in parenting, […]
Throwback Thursdays Volume 4-Nevermind-Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Nevermind” was released on September 24, 1991. The first single released from the album was “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” In the age of hair metal and pure 80’s pop, this single was something completely different. With influences ranging from punk to pop rock, self taught guitarist/vocalist Kurt Cobain and Bassist Krist Novoselic along with […]
“Divine Misdemeanors” by Laurell K Hamilton (Book Review)
Laurell K Hamilton is mostly known for her vampire hunter series, but a few years ago, she started another series, the Merry Gentry – Faerie Queen. This is the latest installment for that series and it is truly fun to read. The reader is able to pick this book up and understand most of the […]
Roger Qbert Reviews “Iron Man 2”
As the Iron Man 2 opens, Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) has been called to testify before Congress. Since having shed his secret identity at the end of the previous film, his Iron Man suit has inadvertently begun an “arms race” as other countries attempt to duplicate the nascent technology. His testimony takes the sort […]