Love & Other Drugs
One of the reasons I quit my six-figure salaried job on Wall Street was because I could get unlimited movie passes and an even more exorbitant salary. But really, it was for the love of the movies I’d get to see. Clearly, one of the films I had in mind was Love & Other Drugs. […]
Made in Dagenham
Historical film pieces can tend to be boring or dry, especially if they are from a country that is not your own. But for some reason, director Nigel Cole makes it endearing and educational at the same time. Made in Dagenham is a British film based on the real life account of the 1968 machinists […]
Fair Game
Fair Game is a film about based on the true life account of ex CIA operative Valerie Plame. She was outed as an operative by a White House advisor, supposedly because she was not giving them intelligence that fit with their weapons of mass destruction ideology that they were trying to push at the time. […]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, is the first part to a two part finale to the successful Harry Potter franchise. Once again Voldemort is terrorizing the wizarding world, but this time he finally gains what he is seeking – absolute control. Voldemort quickly gains control of the Ministry of Magic, and makes […]
Another Take By Zac: Film Review: 127 Hours
127 Hours is an intense and inventive telling of Aron Ralston’s harrowing true story that Danny Boyle makes the most out of a rather limited film experience. Aron Ralston’s story is an unbelievable tale from the early 2000’s in which this adventurous mountain biker, hiker, outdoor kid is out on a hike when his arm […]
Weekly Gleek Report: The Substitute w/ Guest Star Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow joined the Glee cast this week as Ms. Holly Holliday, the substitute teacher. The turn of events that brings Ms. Holliday into William McKinley High involves a bizarre strain of “monkey flu” that not only strikes Mr. Schue, but also Principal Figgins. The absurdity of this plot device, which is established within the […]
Another Take By Zac: TV Review: The Walking Dead 1.3 Tell It To The Frogs
The third entry into the series is the least zombie filled episode yet, and while that was a tad disappointing, focusing on the humans was almost just as engaging and compelling as the rest of the series. Thankfully we find out, and maybe this was expressed last week and I just missed it, that the […]
Reel Big Fish vs. Aquabats in St. Louis, w/ Suburban Legends and Koo Koo Kanga Roo!
The Reel Big Fish came back to the Pageant in St. Louis on Sunday night, along with Aquabats, Suburban Legends and Koo Koo Kanga Roo. The result was one of the highest energy, most fun shows that I have ever seen. The bands were jumping into the audience, and flying through the air as they […]
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at the Fox Theatre Will Leave You Speechless
Rodger and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” opened at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Tuesday Night. After each number, there was seldom a time where applause did not flood the glorious 4,500 seat auditorium. Everything – from the magnificent sets, to the incredible singing voices – was simply perfect. “South Pacific,” based on James Michener’s […]