‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’: An entertaining shot of originality

 

(2014 – Director: Wes Anderson   Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori)

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a feast of filmmaking delight. Director Wes Anderson really outdoes himself with this one; going above and beyond almost everything he’s done before. The multilayered film is so entrenched with wit, visual splendor, detail, and charisma that it will require multiple viewings.

‘Noah’: A revitalized look at a second chance

 

(2014 – Director: Darren Aronofsky   Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson)

Ignore the “controversy” surrounding this film. Yes, Noah doesn’t wholly abide by the text of Genesis. It exists to give us what isn’t in the text. From the beginning, it’s obvious this story embraces creative liberty. It’s the filmmakers’ interpretation. It’s ambitious, challenging, daring, beautiful, and has a message that will hit home with modern audiences. It results in feelings and conversation that I feel is authentic to what the story of Noah and the flood represent.

Pod, James Pod Podcast: Episode 007 – ‘Octopussy’

It’s March 007th and that means episode 007 of the Pod, James Podcast is available on iTunes and Stitcher. Carlin and I talk about Roger Moore’s ridiculous clown outfit, Maud Adams’ second time being a Bond girl, and that impressive stunt team. We also draft new dodgeball players, hear from Alabama Dog, and I’m still not convinced QK survived this episode.

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