The new movie War Room isn’t a summer blockbuster. It isn’t even a Labor Day blockbuster. There were no car chases, no explosions, no big name stars, no c.g.i. effects, and it’s production budget was very conservative by today’s standards. None of that matters because, in my opinion, War Room is probably the most importantContinue reading “War Room – An Important Movie”
Author Archives: Scott Cahan
Straight Outta Compton, Movie
Not all rap music is full of explicit language, violence and degrading depictions of women, but much of today’s rap music is. The new movie Straight Outta Compton is a biopic about the group of five rappers known as N.W.A. who had a huge influence in popularizing rap music that is filled with hate, violence,Continue reading “Straight Outta Compton, Movie”
Penguins – Zany Fun
The Penguins of Madagascar movie (2014) is an action-packed comedy bonanza that was largely overlooked in the theaters. I, like most people, missed it during its theatrical run, but I caught it a few nights ago on Netflix. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written story of the scene stealing Penguins from the Madagascar movies. TheContinue reading “Penguins – Zany Fun”
The Martian – The Book
The Martian, by Andy Weir – If entertainment value was all that mattered, I’d give this book the biggest star I could fit on this blog page. That’s because it is a remarkable book that had me hooked from page one. The story is so simple yet it hit something deep in my soul that madeContinue reading “The Martian – The Book”
Controversial Emmy Nominations
I award the Emmy Awards a big SPLAT for honoring television’s most controversial shows with the most Emmy 2015 nominations. HBO’s Game of Thrones (heavy nudity, violence, and very bad depiction of women) received 24 nominations. FX’s American Horror Story (violence and gore) was next with 19. Amazon’s Transparent (about a transgender father) received 11. AMC’s Mad Men (sexuality, foulContinue reading “Controversial Emmy Nominations”
Who is Ant Man?
Another Marvel superhero comes to the big screen this week. He’s Ant-Man, a name that is not exactly a household name like Spider Man, Superman or Batman. Marvel Comic book fans will instantly identify Ant-Man as one of the founding members of The Avengers. That fact alone gives us an important clue as to why Ant-ManContinue reading “Who is Ant Man?”
Inside Out – A Delightful Head Trip
It’s been a few years since Pixar has put out a movie that is an original story (not a sequel). There has been some speculation among fans about the possibility that the golden days of Pixar were over. Cars 2, Planes, and Monsters University were all good movies, but they weren’t the instant classics thatContinue reading “Inside Out – A Delightful Head Trip”
Great Fathers in Movies
I’m a father of four wonderful kids. I know from personal experience and from professional studies that I’ve come across how important fathers are to the well-being of families. Their role is huge. Most fictional fathers, portrayed in television and movies, are bumbling clueless oafs, a fact that saddens me to no end. However, over theContinue reading “Great Fathers in Movies”
Pixar Top 5
In honor of Inside Out being released June 19th, the first non-sequel Pixar film since 2012 (Brave), I took an informal poll on my Facebook page to get an idea of which Pixar movies are most popular among average viewers (not film critics). A big thanks to all my friends who participated. That poll isContinue reading “Pixar Top 5”
The Praying Marine and His Bride
The marine below and his bride are true heroes in my book. The picture of the two of them praying (at the end of this post) is going viral across the internet as I write this. The story below explains the story behind the photo. It brought tears to my eyes. This is not the usual selfies and attention grabbingContinue reading “The Praying Marine and His Bride”
SCOTT CAHAN 