by Dan Jeffries | Nov 14, 2015 | Movies |
First off, this post is likely full of spoilers. While I have absolutely no advanced knowledge of the plot details, I do have a history of accurate story predictions, such as predicting the ending of Breaking Bad with 100% accuracy. (Well, apparently not since they...
by Dan Jeffries | Aug 2, 2014 | Movies, Uncategorized |
I’ve watched a lot of Chinese movies as of late. As I dig deep into the second draft of my new novel, a Chinese epic war saga, I wanted to immerse myself in the arts and culture of the Middle Kingdom, so I can add as much of that flavor to the stew of my story....
by Dan Jeffries | Apr 12, 2014 | Movies, Sci-Fi, Games |
Like a tsunami silently gathering far out at sea, a revolution is coming to the movie business. It will make the changes experienced by the book and music industries in recent years look tiny by comparison. One technology will make this possible, one you might not...
by Dan Jeffries | Jun 16, 2013 | Movies, Reviews |
Spoilers ahead. You’ve been warned. I just got back from Man of Steel. It’s getting mixed reviews and for good reason. As a writer I’m always breaking down plots to understand them. I need to see why they succeed and why they fail. Overall, Man...
by Dan Jeffries | Oct 16, 2011 | Movies |
There are a ton of fan made Star Wars movies out there, but none as beautifully crafted as this one. You can click the CC at the bottom of the video to see a translation from the original Italian. I’m amazed by the beautiful special effects and design. It...
by Dan Jeffries | Oct 14, 2011 | Movies |
Contagion may be the best outbreak movie ever made, except for the ending. For 75% of the movie, the story builds in a quietly insidious way. The dialogue is clipped and revealing. Take for instance when one of the main characters is told early on that his wife...
