Review: That (first) ‘Die Hard in the White House’ Movie

Just in case you hadn’t seen Die Hard. Olympus Has Fallen (2013): The Plot: Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is a really good Secret Service agent. Probably the best. Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) is the President of America. He’s probably not the best, but he’s white and fairly likeable, so he’s definitely up there. Mike Banning…

TV on Netflix: ‘Black Books’

Black Books (2000-2004): The Premise: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran) is the alcoholic, misanthropic owner of a book shop in London. Probably his only friend is Fran (Tamsin Greig), the equally alcoholic but somewhat less misanthropic woman who owns the gift shop next door. When Bernard’s accountant goes on the run, he hires former accountant and…

Zen in the Art of Buttering Bread

Diva (1981): The Plot: Jules is a young Parisian postman (Frédéric Andréi) infatuated with a world-famous opera singer (Wilhelmina Fernandez). Though she has vowed never to have one of her performances recorded, Jules does just that, unwittingly attracting the attention of two underdeveloped Thai music pirates. Then, a dying prostitute sneaks a confession tape into…

Happy Valentine’s Day From Rooster Illusion

Because I just love you guys SO MUCH, one review of a zom-com doesn’t feel like enough of a Valentine’s Day present. I’m too lazy to write another full review, or even the list I was planning, but here’s Rooster Illusion’s version of a Valentine, brought to you by one of my favorite fictional couples:…

Second Breakfast: Zulu

Yeah, so as I mentioned last week, I’m now writing from London, England. To commemorate my change of scenery, I chose to review an American movie that takes place in Rome. Well, this week I’m going to review an English movie about English people! How apt, I know. Zulu (1964) The Plot: You’ve heard of…