Movie Review: I Origins

Science and religion needn’t be at odds with each other.  That seems to be the overall message from the sci-fi romance, I Origins. Written, directed and produced by Mike Cahill (Other Earth).  The ambitious film examines the age old question of our existence within the familiar boy meets girl, boy loses girl narrative and does so in a refreshingly original fashion. The film opens with an array of eyes photographed by Ian Gray (Michael Pitt), a molecular biologist who is obsessed with them and the discovery they might hold. For many years there’s been an ongoing debate on the structure of the eye. Too advanced to replicate, it...

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Game of Thrones: The Mountain and the Viper

  “Well that escalated quickly." That was my response to the Oberyn vs The Mountain fight. I mean you non-book readers out there. Did YOU expect that? I sure as hell didn’t. Of course, I knew the outcome was possible. I mean,  George R.R. Martin has no problem killing off characters, which lends to the show’s realism. But before we go there, let’s recap, The Mountain and The Viper because a hell of a lot happened. The episode starts off in Mole’s Town where the Wildlings make a bloody return. They attack the village where Sam’s girlfriend Gilly and baby are holed up, slaughtering everyone there – except for the Gilly...

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Game of Thrones: Mockingbird

Last week, Tyrion proved he had bigger balls than a Great Dane on Viagra® by demanding trial by combat.  Jaime wasn't happy with this request of course.  He wanted his brother to follow his orders but Tyrion  couldn’t stand there and listen to Shae's lies. In all honesty who could? “Don’t give on me just yet.” Tyrion says to Jaime. He survived one trial by combat before with Bronn’s help and he could possibly do so again. Not if Cersei can help it, however. Her champion is someone bigger and badder than even Andre the Giant. She enlists Sir Gregor “The Mountain” to win the challenge. Next we pick up with Arya and the Mountain’s...

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Game of Thrones: The Laws of Gods and Men

Sorry about missing last week’s recap guys. Not to worry though, I’m back to summarize The Laws of Gods and Men and thanks to one man it was a glorious episode. Which guy is this do you ask? Why Peter Dinklage of course. Once again he turns out a powerful performance, reminding us all why we love Tyrion. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s episode doesn’t win him another Emmy. Right. Lets get right to it. Lord Stannis and Davos hit up the Iron Bank for cash. These greedy guys, who remind me of the goblins at Gringotts, mean business. Of course they were denied at first. But, Davos doesn’t take no for an answer. He...

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Movie Review: Belle

Belle is an enlightening film about Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the bi-racial daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral and her struggle with race, class and gender in the 18th century. Born of a slave from the West Indies, she was left in squalor when her mother died. But unlike most offspring from such relations that were often left behind, Dido was claimed by her father, Captain Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode) and brought to live with his Great Uncle, Lord Chief Justice of England Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) his wife (Emily Watson) and half-cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray (Sarah Gadon). Dido’s story came to be after screenwriter,...

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