I don’t know how I missed this 1995 murder mystery for so many years.  Based on a true story about what is probably the worst serial killer every known in recorded history.  It took place in the Soviet Union where such things were hidden as an embarrassment to the state.  It features a superb cast and stellar acting.  It’s a great movie if you get a chance to see it.  (IMDB)

Take Shelter = whoa!  “A storm is coming”.  I don’t know what to write on this that won’t give it away.  And giving it away would ruin the whoa factor.  The cinematography is great, CGI very good, and the acting is fantastic.  I didn’t know anyone in this and feel after watching that I’ve been missing out on some great actors.  The story draws you in completely.  You end up admiring the wife for how she deals with everything.  This is one of the best movies I’ve seen recently.  Very good!

Ever wonder why this day is so infamous and strikes fear in hearts of some?  It dates back to Oct. 13, 1307, which happened to be a Friday.  King Phillip IV of France and Pope Clement V colluded together and on that day arrested all of the Knights Templar’s throughout France charging them with heresy.  Many were tortured or killed.  The Templar’s were essentially done away with.  All because they had become more powerful and wealthy than the king, and subsequently were a threat to him.  It has nothing to do with bad luck.  So relax and enjoy the day.

This is the recent production done in 2013, in case there are others.  In a word – don’t waste your time.  Oh wait, that was four words.  Yeah, don’t waste your time.  The CG was terrible, although at first I decided it’s supposed to be some sort of dream like thing.  Just bad.  The acting was bad.  In fact I can’t find anything redeemable about it.  ‘Nuff time wasted on this one!

A few more changes = inching closer to the final product.  Or at least what will be the final product for the time being. more »

… are all being moved to @tech.  There are also new posts now and more to come!  Check it out.

As I previously mentioned, there is a change in direction coming to the cyclops blog.  It will take place in stages, the first of which is happening today.

BIG Announcement…
All tech articles are being removed from here to a new tech focused blog: @tech.  I plan to write more tech articles in the future (including a new one written a couple of days ago) and if you’re coming here to read those you’ll want to change your bookmark NOW.  The new blog is launched today, and the removal of all tech articles from this blog to follow in the very near future. OH- and all music related articles have also moved to the new blog. more »

I’m not doing too many reviews any more, but since this one crosses over in to faith, which is something I hope and intend to write a lot on in the future, I decided to do a quick review on this.
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