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Ric’s Netflix Picks: Preparing for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Pt. 1)
Read more: Ric’s Netflix Picks: Preparing for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Pt. 1)All of us here at Snippet Studios are very excited for the release of the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy: The Desolation of Smaug. Ever wonder what Martin Freeman worked on before wielding Sting and the One Ring? Find out here! In anticipation of Smaug, Ric’s Netflix Picks shall take a look at the previous…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Atlas Shrugged: Parts 1 & 2”
Read more: Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Atlas Shrugged: Parts 1 & 2”Who is John Galt? Watch the movie and find out. Atlas Shrugged, the incredibly long novel by Ayn Rand, is a very well-known book, although I know…
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Movie Review: “The Spectacular Now”
Read more: Movie Review: “The Spectacular Now”Based on a book by Tim Tharp of the same name, The Spectacular Now tells the story of Sutter Keely (Miles Teller). He’s the life of every high school party. He has everything he might need: a good job, a decent car, a great girlfriend, and a fabulous flask full of whiskey at all times.…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Jekyll”
Read more: Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Jekyll”When does an adaptation stop being an adaptation and become something more? In your search for answers, consider the BBC miniseries Jekyll. Based on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, our story starts with Dr. Tom Jackman (James Nesbitt) and his alter ego, Mr. Hyde (James Nesbitt), learning to cope with one another.…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Battle Royale” vs. “The Hunger Games”
Read more: Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Battle Royale” vs. “The Hunger Games”Some say you cannot compare apples and oranges. Well I can and will, in a manner of speaking. Both Battle Royale and The Hunger Games feature groups of young people set to compete against each other with the intent to be the last man standing. Battle Royale, being entirely in Japanese, crackles with the intensity of…
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Thoughts on “Life of Pi”
Read more: Thoughts on “Life of Pi”Life of Pi by Yann Martel is heavily marketed as the kind of spiritual journey that will give rebirth to your belief in God. While I’ve still yet to see the movie, I was able to recently finish the book after a feverish encounter with the last hundred pages or so, and I have to…
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The Trouble With Nerds
Read more: The Trouble With NerdsTime for a completely unscientific look at the nerd culture. I’m a huge fan of JJ Abrams‘s work. His Spielberg-esque, modern sensibilities allow him to rejuvenate franchises well as he create new ones. I think that he is a fundamentally important filmmaker that will influence the next generation of writers and directors. What JJ Abrams has…
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“Perks of Being a Wallflower”: Charming, Endearing, and Every Other Wholesome Word that I Know
Read more: “Perks of Being a Wallflower”: Charming, Endearing, and Every Other Wholesome Word that I KnowA quiet, awkward teenager is the last student in the classroom. His favorite teacher is seated behind his desk. The man smiles and says a quick goodbye as the boy walks past. The boy stops, hesitating near the door with his mouth half open. It takes a bit of courage for him, but he manages…
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Three Hobbit Films?
Read more: Three Hobbit Films?My immediate thought after seeing The Return of the King for the first time was something along the lines of, “wow”. That thought was quickly followed by, “When is The Hobbit going to be made?” It seemed the logical thing to do. After three successful film adaptations of Tolkien’s masterpiece trilogy, The Hobbit just had…
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Thoughts on “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” – From Novella to Film
Read more: Thoughts on “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” – From Novella to Film“What I found does the most good is just to get into a taxi and go to Tiffany’s. It calms me down right away, the quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there.” It was once easy for me, particularly as a guy, to just write off “Breakfast…
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