Classic Film Review: Hamlet (1996)7/28/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  This is Kenneth Branagh's serious face. He does not have another facial expression. (Image Courtesy of: letterboxd.com) Quick Take: Hamlet (1996) manages to do the unthinkable and translate William Shakespeare's classic drama to the cinema. With engrossing dramatic performances and bombastic direction, this movie make Shakespeare feel as real and emotion as on the stage.
2020 Film Review: Onward7/25/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Elves in this world come in all shapes and sizes but only the color blue. (Image Courtesy of: siskiyou.sou.edu) Quick Take: Onward has the heart and wit of a classic Pixar film, though the plot does not quite resonate as much as the studio's best. It is a good film that should entertain anyone interested but will not leave the most lasting impression.
Classic Film Review: T2 - Judgment Day7/21/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Best buddies forever. (Image Courtesy of: youtube.com) Quick Take: T2: Judgment Day has the tension of the original film with a more layered story and memorable action. The cast elevates the film in familiar but stronger roles that makes this an action movie for the ages.
TV Review: The Mandalorian Season 17/18/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Finally Star Wars realized Boba Fett was only popular because Mandalorian armor is cool and decided to make an entire show about the armor. (Image Courtesy of: starwars.com) Quick Take: The Mandalorian Season 1 carries the Western heart of Star Wars in a way many of the cinematic experiences did not. It is wonderfully aloof and driven by the focus of the characters. While perhaps not for all Star Wars fans, it is a delightful fresh take on the franchise.
Classic Film Review: The Terminator7/14/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Arnold Schwarzenegger truly became a movie star when he realized stoic and inhuman was his niche. (Image Courtesy of: denofgeek.com) Quick Take: The Terminator has the tension of a true classic horror movie and the pacing of a classic science fiction action flick. While it shows its age more than similar classics of the time, it is eternally impactful and a perfect set up for the franchise that was birthed from it.
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