Off the Mark Thoughts Podcast1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower There are very few times when I completely fall in love with a movie. It doesn't matter how good the film is, or even if it was very popular, there's just need to be something special that grabs my attention and… Dec 31 12December 31, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Twilight is Garbage and Other ThoughtsOff the Mark Thoughts Podcast First off, I'd like to thank everyone who read the blog over the past month. These were fun posts to write, and more fun to discuss. As promised this post will be dedicated to my ranking for favorite acting/directing… Dec 31 12December 31, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Lincoln: An Entertaing History Lesson2. Lincoln Period pieces are always hard to execute correctly. They are either too traditional and boring, or they have too much of a modern flair and completely miss the point of being set in the past. But when a film does everything correctly, it… Dec 29 12December 29, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Skyfall: Bond as it Should BeNo need for an introduction. The tile should say it all. 3. Skyfall Now this is a Bond movie. I have been a fan of the James Bond series since I first stole my grandfather's VHS of From Russia With Love and saw Sean Connery fight a blonde Robert Shaw… Dec 28 12December 28, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Django Unchained: Tarantino at His BestPrior to the post, I would like to discuss the trailers that preceded Django Unchained. I don't know if it's the quality of the movies that were previewed or that the trailers themselves, but — of the ones I hadn't seen before — none of them made me… Dec 27 12December 27, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
The Avengers: A Surprisingly Entertaining Superhero MovieBefore the review, I have a couple quick announcements: 1. On December 31st, I will be post my favorite actor, actress, director, etc. of 2012. 2. Depending on scheduling, I may have a podcast up discussing the list, which will accompany the post on… Dec 26 12December 26, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
I may have a thing for Jennifer Lawrence...shhh: Nos. 10-6The Top-10. Whether you admit it or not, we all make top-10 list in our head. Most people don't go to the extreme of writing them down and posting them on the Internet, but when prompted we can rattle off a list of 10 favorite somethings. Sometimes… Dec 20 12December 20, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Not The List You Deserve, But The One You Need Right Now: Nos. 15-11Final cuts are always tough, whether it's for a sports teams, a job opening, or the last scene in your script that needs to be removed for time. You sit down and evaluate each position, candidate, or line of dialogue to determine if the there's a… Dec 12 12December 12, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Not The List You Deserve, But The One You Need Right Now: Nos. 15-11Final cuts are always tough, whether it's for a sports teams, a job opening, or the last scene in your script that needs to be removed for time. You sit down and evaluate each position, candidate, or line of dialogue to determine if the there's a… Dec 12 12December 12, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Makers, Teddy Bears, and Tom Cruise. Oh, my! Nos. 20-16Well, if you were waiting for controversy and thought it would happen later, surprise! Each section has it own slice of disagreeable choices, and the biggest one still lies ahead. Hopefully, it will arouse a healthy conversation (argument) among the… Dec 05 12December 05, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Favorite Movies of 2012Sometimes ideas for the blog come to me out or the blue, or during an innocuous conversation amongst friends. The next series of post was conceived from the latter. At a surprise party for one of my good friends, avid reader of Off the Mark Thoughts… Nov 29 12November 29, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Partners: Will and Grace liteCreator(s): David Kohan and Max Mutchnick Network/Writer(s): CBS/David Kohan and Max Mutchnick Director: James Burrow Actors: Sophia Bush, David Krumholtz, Brandon Routh, Michael Urie Tagline/Summary: Two lifelong friends, who are both architects,… Sep 26 12September 26, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Ben and Kate: Surprise HitCreator(s): Dana Fox Network/Writer(s): FOX/Dana Fox Director: Jake Kasdan Actors: Dakota Johnson, Nat Faxon, Lucy Punch, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Echo Kellum Tagline/Summary: His sister. Her daughter. Who's raising who? [NOTE: This review may contain… Sep 26 12September 26, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Revolution: Loads of PotentialCreator(s): Eric Kripke Network/Writer(s): NBC/Eric Kripke Director: Jon Favreau Actors: Billy Burke, Tracy Spiridakos, Zak Orth, David Lyons, Anna Lise Phillips Tagline: 15 years after the blackout…they will light the way. [NOTE: This review may… Sep 24 12September 24, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
The Mob Doctor: Familiar, but differentCreator(s): Josh Berman and Rob Wright Network/Writer(s): FOX/Josh Berman and Rob Wright Director: Michael Dinner Actors: Jordana Spiro, William Forsythe, Zach Gilford, Zeljiko Ivanek, Michael Rapaport Tagline/Summary: A young thoracic surgeon… Sep 24 12September 24, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
My night with Jesse, Piers and EddieSometimes you get invited to something that you have only a fleeting interest in doing. Most of the time, you say, 'yes,' just for the story, and the story turns out to be boring. You've felt like you wasted a night, and regret every single moment.… Sep 21 12September 21, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Precipitous DeclinesAs I was flipping through the movie channels last night in a feign attempt to not go to sleep, I randomly found the movie "Freaky Friday". You know, that mother-daughter body-switching movie that is just soooo hilarious. No, I'm not speaking of the… Sep 17 12September 17, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Apologies and an UpdateReleased: December 2nd, 2011 Starring: Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie Writer/Director: Julia Leigh Description: A haunting portrait of Lucy, a young university student drawn into a mysterious hidden world of unspoken desires. [Review may… Sep 14 12September 14, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Apologies and an UpdateHello, everyone! I apologize for my absence from the blog, but fear not, I have not abandoned you. Truth be told, I was a little burnt out from my attempt to do 365 Days of Netflix Instant. After 87 days of watching movies ranging from Oscar-worthy… Sep 14 12September 14, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
Day 87 -- Sleeping BeautyReleased: December 2nd, 2011 Starring: Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie Writer/Director: Julia Leigh Description: A haunting portrait of Lucy, a young university student drawn into a mysterious hidden world of unspoken desires. [Review may… May 08 12May 08, 2012Article at offthemarkthoughts.blogspot.com
