‘Flight’ 2012 Review

• Plot: An airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.
• Director: Robert Zemeckis
• Writer: John Gatins
• Stars: Nadine Velazquez, Denzel Washington and Carter Cabassa | See full cast and crew

This movie is a prime example of how movies dramas are still relevant in these modern times, where TV dramas like Breaking Bad, Homeland, and Boardwalk Empire get all the talk. It’s a prime example, because it shows that not all drama stories these days need to be 5 season long stories, but can rather be a two and a half hour story, and still be fantastic.

Story: The story is extraordinarily well done, as it accurately portrays how people would act in those situations. It touches on relationships with the people who are there to try and help Whip. Despite Whip being a normal alcoholic who doesn’t deserve all the love he’s gotten, one can’t help but feel pity for him, as he means to do the right thing, but as a true alcoholic, he can’t help but return to the bottle.

Music:  Flight features a good soundtrack, with songs by various artist, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and many others. The music just goes so well the movie, fitting into the scenes that they’re used in perfectly.

Cast & Characters: The cast delivered their roles fantastically. Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker, the main character, accurately portrays how an Alcoholic works. Don Cheadle gives a great performance as Whitaker’s lawyer, who is on top of his game, very confident, and only wishes the best for Whitaker. Other notable characters include John Goodman who plays Whitaker’s drug dealing friend, who provides comic relief in some tense situations. Kelly Reilly, who plays Nicole, the love interest of the film, is also great in playing her role as a recovering addict to drugs and alcohol.

Verdict: Go see this movie now. This movie’s story is fantastic, the cast and the characters are just absolutely great. This movie, is possibly the best movie of the year in the Author’s opinion.

‘Lincoln’ Trailer #1 Review – January 25, 2013

Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Forrest Gump’s mom (Sally Field)… CAN THIS GET ANY BETTER?

When I reviewed the teaser to this trailer a couple days ago, I expected another ‘War Horse’. But no, my thoughts have been changed. The cast for this film is phenomenal. So many great actors packed into one movie. It’s like The Dark Knight Rises but with a Spielberg and retro American style to it.

Plus, it’s a Spielberg film. You can never go wrong with him. Even is ‘ok’ or ‘bad’ movies are better than a lot of films these days. The cinematography and look of the film is beautiful too. Daniel Day Lewis looks like Abraham Lincoln and I am stoked to see those war scenes on the big screen.

‘Lincoln’ hits theaters January 25, 2013.

Channel Orange Update / Sexuality

Hey its Jay again, here with Frank Ocean – Channel Orange coverage. Frank Ocean appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show, performing the song Bad Religion off of the LP CO. He released it early on iTunes, with reaching the number 1 LP in the iTunes store. The actually release date for stores is July 17, 2012. I will do an album review of his LP once it hit stores.

In other news, a large rumor spread about Frank Ocean’s sexuality. After critics reviewed his album, they spoke of him singing to a man in a song. Frank Ocean eventually released on his Tumblr and Twitter a post about a his love with a man. It is stated that Frank Ocean is bisexual. I, as many people, were shocked. The singer’s buzz grew tremendously. Some people tend to be homophobic and disrespectful, that Mr. Ocean loses his fans and is made fun of. True fans still support him throughout his whole career, whether he is gay or straight. Either way, I can not wait for the release of his debut album. Thats all for today, join me next time on some more Channel Orange coverage.