Jim Carrey and The Truman Show The Truman Show is a classic comedy set on a huge television set where the titular character, Truman Burbank, lives his life on a show. His life is staged by executive producer Christof, who tries to manipulate Truman’s mind and replace his true love with Meryl. Truman is torn…
A Review of “The Kite Runner” Although set in a world that is different from our own, “The Kite Runner” contains many familiar feelings. Directed by Marc Forster, this adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s novel is a simple story of cowardice, friendship, redemption, and love. The film won a number of awards, including the Pulitzer Prize…
Dexter Or True Detective? After the phenomenal success of Colin Farrell’s first season of “New Blood,” the question becomes: should Showtime order more of the show? Weigh the merits of Tom Payne, Vince Vaughn, and Colin Farrell, and make your decision based on these factors. There are some good reasons to keep watching both, but…
The Thematic Underpinnings of Mr Robot The show revolves around a cyber-security engineer named Elliot, who works as a cybersecurity engineer during the day and becomes a vigilante hacker at night. The mysterious leader of a hacking community recruits Elliot for a secret mission: bringing down corporate America. Even though he’s being paid to do…
The Green Mile Vs The Shawshank Redemption When comparing Stephen King’s The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, there are some differences between the two films. While both films have elements of fantasy, the former is more grounded in reality. Ultimately, both films have strong performances from Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks. Which one…
A Quiet Place Review The first half of A Quiet Place began on day 89 and ends on day 472, but the film jumps ahead to day 1 to set up the second half of the film. In day one, Marcus and his family are watching a baseball game when they hear a rumble in…
Gotham is a Person of Interest More Popular Than The Blacklist The popularity of the show has been fueled by the fact that it re-airs every few years. This popularity makes it one of the most popular shows on television today. Those who’ve seen it at least once are likely to recommend it to others….
Is Ozark Like Breaking Bad? There are many similarities between Breaking Bad and Ozark. Like the popular drama, the series revolves around a group of seemingly ordinary characters who become caught up in a world of crime. The central character, Walter White, is a middle-aged chemistry professor who gets cancer but cannot pay for the…
Should I Watch Knives Out Or The Gentelmen? After the viral success of the first movie, fans flocked to the sequel, “Knives Out,” to compare it to the original. The movie’s idiosyncratic character, detective Benoit Blanc, is played by Daniel Craig. His quirky, cynical personality makes him a compelling lead. The sequel is set in…
The Peaky Blinders – A History of Crime and Gypsy Gangsters on Netflix You’ve probably heard of the crime gang known as the Peaky Blinders. The members of this gang, led by returning war hero Thomas Shelby and his family, are constantly looking for opportunities to make money and advance in society. However, when a…