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Movie Review: Lady Macbeth (2016)
Lady Macbeth (2016): A Cold and Compelling Descent into Darkness Set in 1860s England, Lady Macbeth, starring Florence Pugh, is a gripping and shocking period thriller based on a novella by Russian writer Nikolai Leskov. The title cleverly echoes one of Shakespeare’s most notorious antagonists. The film is well directed by William Oldroyd As a Read more
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Movie Review: Thief (1981)
Michael Mann’s Thief: A Gritty, Stylish Neo-Noir Classic Thief, Michael Mann’s directorial debut, is a standout neo-noir thriller from the 1980s, starring a stylish and charismatic James Caan. Caan plays Frank, a professional jewel thief who appears to be living the perfect con after his release from prison. On the surface, he owns a bar Read more
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Movie Review: To Live and Die in LA (1985)
“To Live and Die in L.A.” is a hidden gem of neo-noir cinema from the 1980s. Directed with sharp precision by William Friedkin and based on a novel of the same name by Gerald Petievich, a former Secret Service agent, the film features a stellar cast including William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, and John Read more
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Movie Review: Millennium Trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) The Girl who played with Fire (2009) The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest (2009) In this post, we will look at a Swedish mystery-action thriller trilogy based on the novels by Stieg Larsson. All three films were released in 2009. Other adaptations and remakes of these books Read more
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Deep Cliff Golf Course
Nestled in Cupertino, CA, Deep Cliff Golf Course has been my go-to spot for the past few years. This charming 18-hole course features mostly par 3s with a few par 4s sprinkled in, making it especially welcoming for beginners. The course offers scenic views of the surrounding foothills, providing a peaceful backdrop for a relaxing Read more
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A Day-trip to Fresno, CA
A few days ago, I took a day trip with friends to Fresno, CA. Here are some of my musings on the trip. Fresno, a city located in the San Joaquin Valley, is about an hour and a half’s drive from Yosemite. Named after the abundant ash trees in the area, it is the fifth Read more
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