This novel looks at the presidency of America's first black, female President. In 2012, things are not going well for Kalinda Resbo. She can't get anything through Congress, … more
This novel looks at the presidency of America's first black, female President. In 2012, things are not going well for Kalinda Resbo. She can't get anything through Congress, … more
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing inherited the Hellsing Organization after her father passed away. She's soon targeted for execution due to her uncle's disagreement with the decision. She retreats … more
I have often said that Asian directors often do not reach that same pinnacle of greatness whenever they travel across the globe to try and make a name for themselves in Hollywood. John Woo made a small … more
Here’s the thing: horror without any investment in character is simply just an idea plus gore. It equals nothing more than an exercise in gratuitous violence, society’s biggest complaint … more
Here’s the thing: horror without any investment in character is simply just an idea plus gore. It equals nothing more than an exercise in gratuitous violence, society’s biggest complaint … more
I just happened to catch this one on cable the other day. Jason Segel and Emily Blunt meet at New Year's Eve party. She is dressed as Princess Diana and he in a Bunny costume. The … more
Written and directed by Martin McDonagh (who was responsible for the equally clever In Bruges), I’d like to think that “Seven Psychopaths” is something that had been cooked up by the … more
The World America Made by Robert Kagan is about the constantly evolving changes in the world order and the projection of power by the major players, as well as small coalitions of countries which can … more
The real events that took place in the Gwangju Inhwa school for the hearing impaired caused public outcry in South Korea. The sexual abuse of many deaf/mute students was just so horrific that such lenient … more
Intended to be a prequel to the novel “The Wonderful World of Oz” and indirectly tied to the 1939 classic film, director Sam Raimi’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” has a very … more
'We're off to see the Wizard...The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz'...except... In Sam Raimi's 'Oz The Great And Powerful' he's not exactly wonderful or a wizard. … more
Ten years after graduating high school the alums return for their ten year reunion. Tatum Channing is the main character of the group and he goes with his girlfriend, with the hopes of seeing his old … more
I'm finally tackling it. When I got the invite to come to this site almost 4 years ago, there was one topic that dominated my emails about updates on Lunch, and that was this … more
When a child goes missing, our heart breaks, for the child’s family it is a harrowing experience. Director Bart Layton’s “The Imposter” is a documentary about a ‘true crime’ … more
I am very fond of the first two “Die Hard” films. They marked a change in the 80’s action hero, because it featured a very ordinary cop named John McClane who was a cowboy, tough as … more
Bruce Willis reprises his ioconic role as police detective John McClane in 'A Good Day To Die Hard' directed by John Moore ('Max Payne') and written by Skip Woods ('A Team') … more
There are movies that portray a slice of life. Movies that show us a certain part of one’s lifetime. Such a film is director/writer Jaime Linden’s “10 Years”. It is a film built … more
Who knew it was so easy to spot a ghost? The last I knew those knuckleheads on Ghost Hunters Uber-Global have yet to definitely catch so much as the shadow of a legitimate … more
In the early 1980’s, comics veteran Frank Miller penned what many critics claim is one of the greatest graphic stories ever. It was called THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and it told the story of … more