Movie Review Lion: 4 Stars

Lion: 4 Stars. I enjoyed this movie. Based on a true story about an Australian man of Indian descent (played well by Dev Patel), troubled by the events of his childhood; sets out to find the family he lost. If this movie doesn’t pull on your heartstrings then you simply don’t have one. Yes, I

Movie Review Fences: 3 Stars

Denzel Washington directs and stars in this movie about a poor black family living in the 1950s city of Pittsburgh. The story centres upon Troy Maxson; a sanitation worker (garbage collector). His wife Rose (played very well by Viola Davis) has been married to him for 18 years. They have one mid teenage son Corey,

Movie Review Patriots Day 4 Stars

A Very Moving Tribute; I Enjoyed Patriots Day; 4 Stars. The movie displays the events surrounding the bombing of the Boston Marathon on the 15th April 2013; now infamously known as the Boston Bombing. Like any true story surrounding an horrific event perpetuated by low life characters that attack the innocent- we in turn, also see good people

Be An Alpha Adventurer & Aesthete

Response to a reader who asked about a phrase in my Bio description: What is an Alpha Adventurer and an Aesthete? Thank you for your Query. I came up with the phrase Alpha Adventurer to remind myself that when I plan or consider any daily activity or future travel; it has to have adventure as

Movie Review Moonlight 4 Stars

Moonlight 4 Stars. I like a movie that surprises me and exceeds expectations; as Moonlight does so well. I read the film reviews stating that this is a ‘coming of age,’ story (whatever that means, which frankly, I think is lazy or a ‘safe verdict’ for a reviewer when dealing with uncomfortable issues such as