Tag: movies
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Let’s hear some women talk
Let me take a moment to explain in my own words something that is very important to me. I just saw the new X-Men (Days of Future Past). Out of all the comicbook-to-film series, I think I’ve enjoyed the X-Men the most. These mutant stories weave political, scientific, and psychological themes with eye-popping muscles and…
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Zepfanman’s mega spreadsheet of movie ratings
Some people like to write reviews on films. I generally prefer to crunch movie numbers. Read on (below the spreadsheet) for an explanation. Bonus: Check out my ongoing 10 Years 10 Films project, a history of film since 1888! Bookmark this page: zepfanman.com/mymovies 2024 update: Use my frequently-updated XLSX OneDrive link for the latest spreadsheet.…
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Cloud Atlas: The most epic film of 2012
Since seeing the film (twice) the week it came out in October, I’ve been entralled with the ideas presented in Cloud Atlas – in both the book (by David Mitchell in 2004) and the movie (screenplay and direction by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer). I hate to give too much of a movie away, so…
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Last chance to see Led Zeppelin: This Tuesday
Before I get to my quick review, I’m happy to report that it’s not too late to see Led Zeppelin “live” (on the big screen). U.S. cinemas will be doing a reprise of the 2007 reunion concert, originally released in theaters on October 17th, this Tuesday (November 13th, 2012) at 7:30 p.m. I’m sure there…