In Memoriam – R. Lee Ermey (1944 – 2018)
“Every character I’ve ever played, I always try to take him right to the edge and not allow him to fall over, but directors have a tendency to pull me back a little bit.” – R. Lee Ermey (via IMDB) Actor and Marine R. Lee Ermey passed away this Sunday due to complications of pneumonia. The news of this has hit all of the major social networks, but as I’m not online as much lately, I found out from my best...
Quick Review: The Spirit (dir. by Frank Miller)
About 3 years after the success of Robert Rodriguez’ Sin City, writer Frank Miller decided to take a run with the photography format used in that film. The Spirit used the same mix of Black & White with certain elements of color. In some degrees, it works. Miller was known for his artwork in The Dark Knight Returns and Sin City, so it’s not new to him at all. That was something I didn’t realize. I thought in taking over the...
Film Review: King Arthur – Legend of the Sword (dir. by Guy Ritchie)
Usually, when I go to the movies, I either eat before I get there, or after the movie is done. This way, I don’t have to get up at all and miss anything. If it’s a film I’ve seen before, I’ll take the weakest part to use as a bathroom / food break, if I have to go. It’s one way I can tell if I like what I’m watching. I got up twice for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Once to go downstairs and get a popcorn and drink, and a second...
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In Memoriam – R. Lee Ermey (1944 – 2018) Apr 16, 2018