Monthly Archives: February 2013

A few things bothered me with the new ‘Die Hard’ film. I’ll leave aside the ridiculous level of punishment John McClane, now essentially a video-game character, takes here. It now literally is hard for him to die. And I won’t … Continue reading →

I recently praised the film ‘Lincoln’ for getting to the essence of the man and also providing a good film. I’m afraid I cannot say the same for the two recent efforts that attempt to do the same for Alfred … Continue reading →

“This is a hell of a curve you get graded on now. Lincoln freed the slaves and won the Civil War. Thank you. Next! And what will you be singing for us today, Mr. Bartlet?” – Dr. Stanley Keyworth, ‘The … Continue reading →