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Movies
Noble Snake Announcement
And the first Noble Snake Reviews video will be... This film holds a special place in my heart. It was my favorite movie when I was little, and watching it now it holds up surprisingly well. There are a lot of rich ideas to sink my teeth into buried beneath the awesome animation and great … Continue reading Noble Snake Announcement
Dunkirk Thoughts
I saw 'Dunkirk' over the weekend. Briefly put, my reaction is that I thought it was an amazing film; probably one of Christopher Nolan's best (which is saying something). It was completely unlike any other war film I've seen, punishingly intense, and engaging all the way through. A few things to note: Though I thought … Continue reading Dunkirk Thoughts
Why I Love ‘Independence Day’
When Independence Day came out, it was a huge hit, but ever since then it’s kind of become the poster-child for the big, dumb, CGI-fueled blockbusters of the late 90s. And, yes, in a way it is, but…well, that’s kind of beside the point. The Story: On July 2nd, a massive alien craft appears … Continue reading Why I Love ‘Independence Day’
So…What Do I Get for my Income Tax?
A scene from the 1938 Frank Capra classic (pardon my repetition) You Can't Take it With You. The sad thing is, the things listed here would actually be worth paying for. I'd kill to have my income tax only go to pay for battleships and government salaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n03_MvqaN4 The clip is also interesting for featuring a really … Continue reading So…What Do I Get for my Income Tax?
Batman vs. Superman: the Honest Version
Seven Things that Were Good About the ‘Super Mario Brothers’ movie:
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m something of a connoisseur of video game movies, so of course I’ve seen Super Mario Brothers many, many times. As far as the genre is concerned, that’s the big one: the first major video game franchise to be adapted for the big screen. Too bad it’s a really terrible movie. … Continue reading Seven Things that Were Good About the ‘Super Mario Brothers’ movie:
Serpent's Den 