"Breaking Bad" Will Be Missed

"Breaking Bad" will be missed. Last night, was the end of "Breaking Bad" the hit AMC show, that was viewed by millions worldwide. This show is considered one of the best drama series ever put on television, mainly for the writing, the directing, the cinematography, and the beautiful acting by each and every cast member. The series finale last night was extremely satisfying, mainly because it answered most of the questions that viewers had about the last season. It was a finale that did not have a giant cliffhanger, because it had so much questions to answer. This show will be marked as one of the best shows ever put on television, and everybody should watch.

"Groundhog's Day" is One of the Best Dark Comedies

"Groundhog's Day" is a great film for dark comedy. It has Phil, played by Bill Murray, a weatherman but doing a story on Groundhog Day. He travels to  Pennsylvania to see if the famous Groundhog will see his shadow this year. After his story, things start to turn for the worse. His life keeps repeating the same day over and over. He does not know how to figure out this out, and he tries to figure it out because everyday he falls in love with the same woman, Rita, played by Andie MacDowell. Phil has to figure out this before he loses the love of his life.

This film is great mainly because of Bill Murray. He is an incredible actor that has been around for decades. This is a dark comedy, and he is extremely funny in this film. He really shows that he is one of the best actors of all time, mainly because he can play in dramatic roles and comedic roles. He is the reason why this film is so great. It is a little slow, but as the film progresses we see he is trapped and we want to see what happens. Go see it!

Grade = 82/100 = B-

"Midnight Cowboy" is a Great Film That Changed the Film Industry Forever

"Midnight Cowboy" is a great film that changed the film industry forever. It has Joe Buck, played by Jon Voight, going to New York. He is a Texas Cowboy trying to start new from his terrible past we learn later in the film. He tries to become a male prostitute in New York. Trying to find any woman off the street, to pay for his services. He is a very naïve man who is trying to start fresh. He then meets a man, named Rizzo, played by Dustin Hoffman. Rizzo is a man trying to get by with the little money he has, but tries to help Joe. He wants to help Joe and become friends with him because he is very lonely, and Joe does not have friends in the city, and he tries to become friends with him. As the movie progresses, we see their friendship becoming a brotherhood.

This film is amazing and it reflects how things were in the late 60s, early 70s. It really has a lot of commentary about the American Dream, sexuality, and relationships in general. What helps the movie gain its credibility as great, is the acting and also the storytelling. Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight were spectacular together and they really deserved their nominations. Both roles were very controversial and emotional and they did a great job for this movie. The directing and writing coming together beautifully also made this film amazing. The film explains the friendship of Joe and Rizzo but also explains the past of Joe's together very well. Everything flowed very well, for a movie that had two story lines going on at once. This movie needs to be viewed very closely to fully understand the undertones of the film, but it is very good. Please watch it!

Grade = 92/100 = A-

"Kramer vs. Kramer" is Legendary

"Kramer vs. Kramer" is a great film, even today. It has Ted Kramer, played by Dustin Hoffman, and his wife, Joanna, played by Meryl Streep. The Kramers are going through this marriage every day at a time, until Joanna decides to leave Ted and their son, Billy, played by Justin Henry. Ted is forced to take care of his son alone while they settle their divorce. This was one of the first times a father was taking care of their children as a single parent. So he did not know exactly what to do, but he loved him, and did not like how Joanna was acting. They have to deal with this terrible circumstance.

This film deserves a lot of credit because it did win many awards. Meryl Streep won for Best Supporting Actress and Dustin Hoffman won for Best Actor. Also, Jane Alexander and Justin Henry were nominated for supporting actress and supporting actor. It also won Best Picture. Dustin Hoffman was spectacular in this film, like most of his roles. He is an incredible actor and really is one of the best ever put on screen. Also, Meryl Streep might be the best actress ever put on film. Almost every single role she was received, she received an Oscar nomination. Some people might say, she got nominated because she is Meryl Streep but she is spectacular. This film is great go see it.


Grade = 90/100 = A-

Watch the Emmys Tonight

The Primetime Emmy Awards are tonight and it is a very crucial year for all of the nominees. Most shows, or actors are trying to gain more recognition for their amazing shows. Please watch and see what happens. Each show has worked extremely hard, and tonight they will gain recognition for their success. Personally, Breaking Bad is in the running for most awards but we will see tonight. Please watch tonight and the shows that are nominated in general because they are all spectacular.

My Emmy Predictions

Who Will Win:
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - Claire Danes
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - Bryan Cranston
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Emilia Clarke
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Aaron Paul
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - Thomas Schnauz
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series - Tim Van Patten
Outstanding Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series - Edie Falco
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series - Don Cheadle
Outstanding Comedy Series - Modern Family

Who Deserves to Win:
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - Claire Danes
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - Bryan Cranston
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Christina Hendricks
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Aaron Paul
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - Thomas Schnauz
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series - Michelle MacLaren
Outstanding Drama Series - Breaking Bad
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series - Edie Falco
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series - Louis C.K. or Jason Bateman
Outstanding Comedy Series - Louie

"Girl, Interrupted" is a Great Film Starring Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie.

"Girl, Interrupted" is a great film starring Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. It tells the true story Susanna Kaysen, played by Winona Ryder. She checks herself into a mental hospital after a suicide attempt. She is a troubled teen trying to figure out things for herself. She meets a few residents in the hospital all trying to get better. We meet a girl named Lisa, played by Angelina Jolie. She is a one of the trouble makers that tries to escape a lot. All of the women in the hospital are troubled and are trying to get better for their boyfriends, their families, and mostly themselves.


This film is great mainly because the great acting by the women. Winona Ryder does a great job in this film as the main character. She is fantastic in almost every role, I am a huge fan of hers mainly because of Reality Bites. Jared Leto, and Brittany Murphy were great minor characters. Jared Leto is a very talented person being a singer, and an actor. His band 30 Seconds to Mars, has really become one of the most well-known rock bands out right now. Brittany Murphy was great for this role, and unfortunately she died so soon. The best part about this film though was Angelina Jolie. She won an Academy Award for her role as Lisa Rowe. She was extremely psychotic, and crazy in this film that made this film so good.

Grade = 84/100 = B

"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a Spectacular Film About Hope

"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a spectacular film about hope. It has Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, trying to get by with the little money he has. He invests in a device called a "Bone Density Scanner" to sell to doctors who need them. When this idea is not working, his wife leaves him and lets Chris take care of their son, Christopher Jr., played by Jaden Smith. Chris tries his best to take care of his son, and also teach him life lessons along the way. He then tries to get a steady job by going through six months of training as a stockbroker, and he has to work as hard as he can to prove to his son, his wife and himself that he can be a great father.

This film was great for Will Smith. He is an amazing actor that does not always get recognition mainly because of his early career. He was a rapper, and on sitcom but regardless he has been in some incredible films. Including, "I am Legend" "Independence Day" and the "Legend of Bagger Vance." He is incredible in this film, and this is clearly his best film. Also Jaden Smith and Thandie Newton, are great minor characters in this film that help the film show how great it really is. This film really shows if you really work as your hard as you can you can achieve great things.

Grade = 88/100 = B+

"Annie Hall" is a Classic, and one of Woody Allen's Best.

"Annie Hall" is a classic. It is essentially the best Woody Allen film ever made. It tells the story of Alvie Singer and his relationship with his girlfriend, Annie, played by Diane Keaton. It goes through a lot of commentary about relationships and how people interact in general about how two people in love. It is extremely funny and regardless it came out in the 1970s, it can still relate to now.

This film is so spectacular mainly because of how Woody Allen is such a genius. He wrote, directed, and starred in this film. He will be getting an award for his achievements in film at the Golden Globes, this year and it is deserved. Yes, he has made some flops but he has made an impact in Hollywood, and he is still making incredible films. This film is a classic, and should be viewed by everyone going through a relationship. You really learn a lot by watching.

Grade = 94/100 = A

"The Silence of the Lambs" is a Great Film for its Time.

"The Silence of the Lambs" is a great film for its time. It has Clarice Starling as an FBI agent trying to get help from an incarcerated manipulative killer named Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins. Sterling is a very strong young woman but Lecter gets inside of her head and almost controls her. Although, she needs his help to take down a killer called Buffalo Bill.

This film is so great mainly because of the acting. Jodie Foster is spectacular in her performance. She has been one of the best actresses of our time mainly because of her role as Clarice Starling. She deserved her oscar for this role. Also, Anthony Hopkins has the role of his lifetime. He was in this film for no more than twenty minutes but his role in this film was so chilling and frightening. It made this film so good and probably why it won Best Picture. The other Hannibal Lecter are also terrifying but none of them were as good as the original. This film was so chilling, revolutionary, and frightening it deserves a lot more recognition. Go see it!


Grade = 93/100 = A

"Orange is the New Black" is the New Hit Show

"Orange is the New Black" is an amazing show. Unfortunately, this show is only on Netflix but it is still fantastic. It has Piper Chapman, incarcerated with other women. The show clearly explains the main characters in each episode so extremely well. Each women are going through many different problems that go along with being incarcerated. Some are suicidal, sexual frustrated, hungry, depressed, or just plain angry. The show clearly explains the troubles families have to go through when a family member is in jail. The show is so perfectly edited on a master level it is hard to explain. Everything about this show is so technically beautiful and everyone should watch.

"Hotel Rwanda" and Don Cheadle are Fantastic

"Hotel Rwanda" is a great film based on a true story. Paul Rusesabagina, played by Don Cheadle, is a hotel owner in Rwanda. This film takes place during the Hutu-Tutsi genocide. Paul takes in thousands of refugees to make sure that they are safe. He is considered a hero for becoming a caretaker during this terrible time. While he is taking care of everyone else he has to make sure his family is alright also. He wants to make sure his guests are alright but his family are obviously his number one priority.

This film is beautifully filmed and directed. While watching this film the audience feels like they are in this hotel trying to make they can be safe. Don Cheadle does an amazing job and he is one of the best actors of our lifetime. Almost every role he is in, he is gold, especially on his Showtime show, "House of Lies." Nick Nolte and Sophie Okonedo also did an amazing job in this film. They really help make this film even better. Terry George really made this come to life and it is a great film to see mainly because it really explains this genocide really well. It was a terrible time for Rwanda but this film really shows the hardships of this time. Go see it!


Grade = 92/100 = A-

"An Education" is a Great Film About Innocence.

"An Education" is a great film about innocence. It has Jenny, played by Carey Mulligan. She is a sixteen year old girl trying to make her way through school in London and is trying to get accepted into Oxford University because her father really wants her to. Jenny is a gifted, smart, and beautiful girl but things change when he meets a man named David Goldman, played by Peter Sarsgaard. David is a wealthy older man and he tries to expose her to a life of luxury. By taking her to museums, clubs, hotels, and various other nice places. Obviously this is suspect for a man in his thirties to be spending time with a sixteen year old but Jenny really likes this new lifestyle. She has to decide whether this is a lifestyle for her or stay in London.

This is a great film for many ages. It is a coming of age story for Jenny and it really portrays a great story. This film was beautifully acted by Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard. They were fantastic together and they really made magic on screen because of the dangerous and suspect lifestyle they were in.  The film really shows how really could sound and seem true and amazing it might not be at all. It also showed that the first love that everyone goes through is not everything people wanted it is really something that does not at all usually and it is not to be good to be true. It really has great morals in this film and it really is a great film to watch for mostly teenagers. Please go watch it.


Grade = 87/100 = B+

"Rushmore" is an Indie Classic

"Rushmore" is a great Indie flick. It has Max, played by Jason Schwartzman, who goes to Rushmore Prep. He is essentially the King of Rushmore Prep because he is apart of everything. Clubs, Drama, you name it. Max's life changes when he meets Miss Cross, played by Olivia Williams. He is intoxicated with her, and he can't help but to fall in love with her. Unfortunately he is only fifteen and it cannot work out. Also, Max is friends with Herman Blume, played by Bill Murray. Blume is a rich industrialist who takes a liking to Miss Cross. The love triangle gets to Max and he tries to resolve this problem.

This film is so great because of the great directing and writing by Wes Anderson. He is a genius when it comes to films. His quirky and hilarious story lines blend together to make great films that have hidden meanings. This film was to supposed to show that true love cannot always become realistic. He uses hilarious antics through his characters to make the story come together so well. Also, in this film the acting was spectacular. Bill Murray is usually in Anderson's films and he is always dynamite. He is a great actor that can play any role he wants. Also, this was Jason Schwartzman's first film and he did fantastic. This film is very different and odd, but it is an Indie classic. Please Go See This Film!


Grade = 84/100 = B

"Life is Beautiful" is an Amazing and Beautiful Film.

"Life is Beautiful" is just an amazing and beautiful film. It has Guido a Jewish man, played by Roberto Benigni, he is a jewish man living in Italy during WWII. He meets the love of his life and has a child with her. Everything is gong great he is extremely happy with his life until his family is taken to a concentration camp. He is separated by his wife but he is able to stay with his son who is about 3 or 4. His son is obviously scared so Guido tries to help him. He says the Holocaust is a game and the winner gets a tank.

This is just a spectacular and heartwarming film. Obviously it is very depressing to be set in a concentration camp, but Roberto Benigni is incredible in his acting and he really made this a pleasant experience for his son. It also still shows that the Jewish Spirit is still not dead regardless 6 million Jews died. He tries to send signals to his wife through the camp through songs, and announcements, and it showed that he is still who he is and still loves his life and family regardless that he is stuck there until he dies. It really shows that life can beautiful even in a terrible situation for eternity. Please go see this incredible film.

Grade = 88/100 = B+