Bloodline: Season 1

Seems like Netflix Originals are all I watch these days, but if the quality keeps up, there's no reason to stop.  Quick Note: I've loved Kyle Chandler since Friday Night Lights.  His rage on the show always got me fired up but he never killed anyone of his players, so it's nice to see he does so on Bloodline.  Yes, SPOILER, but it's given away in the first episode, so relax.  I really enjoyed this show, great acting and great locale.  I told a friend "It feels like I'm on vacation whenever I watch this show". 

If you've ever considered your family "dysfunctional", you'll find something you can relate to in Bloodline.  Recommend.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

I rarely watch movies anymore, so when the opportunity arose, why would I pick this one?  I still  don't know...but I liked it.  This is not "Armageddon" or "The Day After Tomorrow", it's about life and what you'd do if you had only a few days left to live it.  It's easy to sympathize with Dodge (Steve Carell) and relate to his character.  His character and performance is great, his "friend" left a bit to be desired, but the odd combination here worked.  A charming little movie that had me wondering how it would end right ... until ... the end.  Recommend.

 

House of Cards: Season 3

House of Cards, the series that legitimized Netflix original series. Now in it's third season, the show  has a lot to live up to.  I really enjoyed the third season, however the general consensus online is that it's inferior to the previous two.  Isn't the title of the show implying that this is all going to come crashing down?  Frank Underwood cannot keep climbing, what would be next?  Captain of the Universe?  Anyways, we see Franks demise start to come to fruition here, and I'm exciting to see what happens it all collapses.  Recommend.

 

And this is where it ended....

All the movies below are old archived reviews of movies I saw from roughly 2010-2012.  I'm not sure why I stopped, I believe it was a fact of Flixster changing, and me running out of time.  But alas, here I go again.  I watch far fewer movies, so I should be able to keep this up.

 

Life of Pi

From what I understand the book delves much deeper into the philosophy of the story than the movie does, I viewed this as simply a story of survival, an entertaining one at that. The cinematography is beautiful and the story I found entertaining throughout. If you're looking for a story about God read the book. If you want to be entertained watch the film. I would have chosen this over "Argo" for best picture personally. Recommended.

 

Wreck it Ralph

While not quite up to Pixar quality, Disney's other animated studio does a fine job on its own with Wreck it Ralph. A film that will most likely entertain parents more than the kids they watch it with. A little long in the middle, but definitely a film the whole family can enjoy ... especially 30 something males. Recommended.

Argo

All the political views aside, this was an entertaining film of a hostage rescue. Yes, much of the truth stretched for a more thrilling "story", however this is not a documentary or a news account. A well put together piece of "entertainment" that I'd recommend as long as you can put your Tim Hortons loving, maple leaf waving ego aside.