One thing I love about these pay services creating original content is that they are all trying to one up each other with quality programming. (Of course, paying for them all is a massive bummer.) Amazon has made some compelling programs, but Jack Ryan delivers as must see television.
Truth be told, I’m halfway through and trying to savor each episode. This is high quality (acting, directing, cinematography) film making that is an edge of your seat experience.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like John Krazinski as Ryan, but he does a great job as a CIA analyst thrust into the role of unlikely hero.
I like everything about the series. Even the villains are given a backstory to elevate them well beyond cookie-cutter bad guys.
If you’re on the fence about Amazon Prime, this may well tip you right over.
Highly recommended.
Omnium Gatherum: The Burning Cold Review
Omnium Gatherum is not for all tastes. They have been labeled as a melo death band -melodic death metal. What that means is that they play this incredible, melodic, majestic music over growling, screaming Cookie Monster vocals. If you need clean (singing) vocals, then this is not the band for you, however, the adventurous will find a lot to like on this latest release.
For me, it’s all about the music which incorporates a lot of progressive elements with soaring guitars and intricate keyboard play. This disc simply gets better and better with each listen. This is my favorite OG release and will be in my top ten at year’s end.
Highly recommended!
Writing News
Don’t forget the IWSG Anthology Contest is open for submissions! Young adult romance is the genre and masquerade the theme. See the site for details. You have two months! (Although please don’t wait until the last minute…)
New Releases:
A Russian Historical
Find it on Amazon
Cool Stuff
Jo posted a link to this: Craziest Cars Ever Built.
Some are really cool. I’ll take a Batmobile!
Amanda from Enlightened Digital sent me this cool graphic. Check it out!
Digital and DVD release dates:
September 18 – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
September 25 – Solo: A Star Wars Story
October 2 – Sicario: Day of the Soldado
October 9 – Skyscraper
October 16 – Ant-Man and the Wasp
Don’t want to miss the next superhero film?
Then check out this listing at JoBlo’s site: Superhero Release Dates
Movie Trivia!
I made these for Twitter, but I kept forgetting to post a new one every day. So I’m going to share some here. Give me your best guess!
Anyone else watching the Jack Ryan series? Fan of Omnium Gatherum? Which crazy car was your favorite? Entering the IWSG Anthology Contest? And can you answer the trivia?
There is a major hurricane headed our direction, so prayers please for everyone in the path of Florence.
And due to the hurricane and spotty Internet and power, my next post won't be until September 24.
There is a major hurricane headed our direction, so prayers please for everyone in the path of Florence.
And due to the hurricane and spotty Internet and power, my next post won't be until September 24.
