During World War II, the Nazis had an unbreakable code system called Enigma. If the Allies had any hope of winning the war, they had to crack the code. In his latest film, The Imitation Game, Director Morten Tyldum introduces us to the man chiefly responsible for breaking Enigma: Alan Turing. His story is fascinating and quite possibly the best film of the year. Continue reading
Reviews
Doug Reviews: Top Five
I am an ardent fan of Chris Rock the stand-up comedian, but I have never been as high on him as an actor. With Top Five, a film that he has written, directed, and starred in, Rock finally made me a fan of Chris Rock the movie star. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Big Eyes
Big Eyes tells the strange story of Margaret and Walter Keane and how her paintings made millions, but she never received any credit for her work. It is a tale that is perfectly suited to the stylings of Director Tim Burton and it is his best film in years. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Unbroken
Director Angelina Jolie’s second feature, Unbroken, takes on the real life story of Louis “Louie” Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II Prisoner of War. However, does the film strike the inspirational chord it’s looking for? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Interview
It’s hard to see why there’s such a furor over The Interview. Yes, it’s a story about Americans trying to murder a sitting head of state, but similar to the old adage about trees falling in forests, if the offended population will never see the offending movie, does it really matter? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Foxcatcher
Director Bennett Miller’s latest film, Foxcatcher, is a tale of insecurity, obsession, and tragedy with a subtle, but eye-opening performance from Steve Carell. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Bilbo (Martin Freeman) is either daring you to see The Hobbit 3 or trying to keep you away from it.
And now, part three of the fifteen-part movie series adapting the 300-page novel, The Hobbit. What? The Battle of the Five Armies is the last one? Oh, thank God. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Wild
I really wish this had been about the Erasure album. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Theory of Everything
Director James Marsh‘s latest film, The Theory of Everything, based on Jane Hawking‘s memoir, tells the story of her life with theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne). However, does it tell the whole story?
Doug Reviews: Horrible Bosses 2
In 2011, Horrible Bosses was released to the tune of over $100 million at the box office. So, a sequel was inevitable. The first movie was pretty funny, but for me, the premise was flawed. I mean, three disgruntled employees immediately jump to murder to solve their HR problems. Comedy sequels usually suck. Would Horrible Bosses 2 do any better? Continue reading
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