by Ira | Dec 14, 2013 | Challenge, Film, Journal, Reviews
Again, I know this one’s been out for a while, but it just came on blu-ray and so the Ho and I decided to snuggle up and watch it. First off, some of the action sequences were sooooo much fun. The one in Smallville and the final showdown in Metropolis in...
by Ira | Nov 22, 2013 | Challenge, Film, Journal, Reviews
I watched it. A bit late to the party, but I did finally see it. Not that it was really a “must-see,” mind you, but it was a sci-fi and I’m sure you are aware that those are kind of my jelly-jam. I didn’t hate it. I was expecting to, actually....
by Ira | Nov 14, 2013 | Challenge, Film, Journal, Reviews
Finally! The Ho and I went and saw it today in all its 3D glory. And it was pretty glorious, that 3D. I’ve always been partial to Cuarón as opposed to his two Mexican contemporaries, even though I love them too. He’s had an eye for that fluid...
by Ira | Nov 13, 2013 | Challenge, Journal, Reviews, TV
Tonight, Liz and I watched what I guess was the season finale of Tony Bourdain’s new show on CNN, “Parts Unknown” where he visited the city of Detroit. It was stunning. The city, I mean. The show too, obviously, but really the city. I’m on...