The Big Short

THE BIG SHORT is a film that answers several questions about the financial crisis that took place during 2007-2010.  The director and cast are believable and do a fantastic job of showing various aspects of the problem.  The presentation is unique: the story is a drama with some quirky comedy included.

The crisis was incredibly unfortunate and affected so many hard-working people. Individuals were laid off jobs, lost retirement savings, and abandoned homes they could no longer afford. Greed caused the situation and THE BIG SHORT makes that clear.

THE BIG SHORT is based on the book of the same title written by Michael Lewis.  The movie is playing in theatres, winning awards, and receiving numerous nominations for more awards. To learn more about the film visit http://www.thebigshortmovie.com/.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Last night I attended a VIP screening of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, starring the very talented Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, along with remarkable performances by Julia Ormond and Taraji P. Henson. I really liked this movie and recommend it, so I will not give too much away. The diversity and realism of the well written, multi-dimensional characters certainly captivated me.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON has more class than I have seen in films for a long time. By class I mean the story is complex, advanced, and respects the viewer’s intelligence. The movie is based on a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and opens in theatres on Christmas Day. I hope you check it out.