As an episode that will lead into the mid-season finale, last night’s Gotham failed at properly presenting the larger picture. I couldn’t help but groan when Galavan’s master plan went full circle. I understand that this show is tied to…
Movie Review: ‘Legend’
Ever since I first saw him in Bronson, I have been consistently captivated by watching Tom Hardy perform on screen. Since then, he has grown from being a versatile supporting actor to a bankable leading man. Unlike some actors who…
Movie Review: ‘By the Sea’
By the Sea, the third directorial effort by Angelina Jolie, feels like nothing more than a self-indulgent vanity project. I went into this film expecting something more. As flawed as her other two films are, I at least recognized her…
TV Review: Gotham 2×09 ‘A Bitter Pill to Swallow’
The biggest problem with a lot of prequels is the feeling of security. Given that many characters will no doubt appear down the line, there’s rarely a time where it appears like they are in actual danger. Gotham is a…
TV Review: Gotham 2×08 ‘Tonight’s the Night’
Judging from the preview at the end of last week’s Gotham, I had a strong feeling that Barbara was going to bite it this week. Given that she fell out of a cathedral window last night, It appeared that I…
TV Review: Gotham 2×07 ‘Mommy’s Little Monster’
I haven’t been reserved in my thoughts on Gotham. At the end of the first season, I couldn’t bring myself to place it alongside DC’s other successes Arrow and The Flash. In its second season, Gotham has improved. While it’s…
Movie Review: ‘Burnt’
Burnt had me salivating for much more than the food that was constantly prepared on-screen. It’s literally “food pornography” throughout most of the film’s flashy montages. There’s plenty of instances where I felt desire in my stomach for a well…
