Category Archives: Pop Culture

Gotham 1.2: What’s A Family? (TV Review)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

In the second episode, “Selina Kyle,” we watched the episode’s titular character (Camren Bicondova) end up on a busload of kidnapped street children aimed at a brutal, edible ending. But between our cat burglar’s skills and James Gordon’s (Ben McKenzie) … Continue reading →

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Andy McDermott’s Valhalla Prophecy: Thwarting Doomsday

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The latest cinematic thrill ride from Andy McDermott delivers a globe-trotting, flashback-filled adventure that finds International Heritage Agency boss Nina Wilde and her ex-military Brit husband Eddie Chase tackling a legendary doomsday of Viking proportions. Filled with Norse mythology, The Valhalla … Continue reading →

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One-On-One With Red Band Society/The Good Lie’s Margaret Nagle (Movie/TV Interview)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The Good Lie, showing in theaters this Friday, tells the story of a group of Sudanese young men who find safe haven in the United States through a humanitarian mission and meet their employment caseworker, Carrie Davis (Reese Witherspoon). Before … Continue reading →

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The Blacklist Season 2 Premiere

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

After binge watching all of season 1 over the last two weeks, I eagerly awaited the arrival of the second season. The first half of the episode seemed to drag on… And then it happened: I realized that I was … Continue reading →

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The Equalizer: Be Who You’re Supposed To Be (Movie Review)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

A quiet man, Bob McCall (Denzel Washington) goes about his job at the Home Depot-like warehouse store, but at night he ends up walking the streets of Boston to his favorite all-night diner. There, he interacts with Teri (Chloe Grace … Continue reading →

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Believe Me: A Satirical Look At Christian Non-Profits (Movie Review)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

No satirical movie since Saved has the ability to grab ahold of the church the way that Believe Me can. With a solid, winsome cast of young people, a strong script aimed at peeling back the layers of Christianese and specifically Christian mission … Continue reading →

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The Song: Cinematic Wisdom Of Solomon (Movie Review)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Jed King (Alan Powell of the band Anthem Lights) meets and falls for Rose (Ali Faulkner, Twilight), giving him the passion he needs to write songs and rise to stardom. But after the birth of their child, King goes on the … Continue reading →

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One-on-One with Black-ish’s Kenya Barris (TV/Interview)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Raised in Inglewood in Los Angeles, CA, screenwriter Kenya Barris grew up knowing what it was like to be black. But years later, married to a doctor and the father to five children, his expectations for what it meant and … Continue reading →

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The Blacklist: Recap… And What Comes Next? (TV Review)

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I’m not ashamed to admit it: I binge-watched all of The Blacklist over the last ten days. Throughout the season, my parents and one of my good friends would periodically email me after an episode they liked with the question, “Why aren’t … Continue reading →

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The Song: Story-Driven vs. Message-Driven, Interview With Writer/Director Richie Ramsey (Movie Interview)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Having seen The Song, I was impressed by the story, the acting, and cinematography. How were you able to achieve that level of quality in all three phases? That’s quite the trifecta. Thank you very much! This is ultimately the … Continue reading →

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