Category: Reviews

I have a long history with the game development studio, FromSoftware Inc. I first played Dark Souls 1 all the way back in 2011 and haven’t stopped playing their games since. Even today, I find myself returning to their titles. This speaks volumes about how much time and passion I have invested in this studio’s…

I have heard of the harness racing museum hall of fame located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, New York, for many years but never had visited it before. I started to think of visiting this museum a couple of years back when researching one of my books about the history of Pearl River. I…

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is a 2024 American science fiction action film directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman. As a standalone sequel to “War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017), it marks the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series and the tenth film…

“The Fall Guy,” directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce, is a 2024 American action comedy that is loosely based on the 1980s TV series. The plot follows a stuntman, played by Ryan Gosling, working on his ex-girlfriend’s (Emily Blunt) directorial debut action film, only to find himself entangled in a conspiracy surrounding…

As a big fan of Westerns, I approached Viggo Mortensen’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt” with eager anticipation. Generally, I’m not one to get fully engrossed in romance stories, but the fusion of these two genres in this film was a pleasant surprise. Viggo Mortensen not only starred in the film but also took on the…

My wife Rasa and I were in the mood to eat something different from the usual dinner fare. As we could not decide, she suggested dining in Westwood, New Jersey. Arriving in Westwood we decided to dine at an Indian restaurant at 266 Center Street called Downtown Dhaba. When we entered, we were asked by…

Love Lies Bleeding catapults you back to the vibrant 1980s with its electrifying blend of romance, thrills, and a killer soundtrack that sets the perfect nostalgic tone. From my perspective, this film was a rollercoaster of excitement and intrigue, leaving me thoroughly entertained and hungry for more. One of the film’s standout aspects is its lively…

As someone who watched both Dune (2021) and its sequel Dune 2 (2024), I can’t help but feel conflicted about the direction these films took. While there were undeniable improvements in Dune 2, particularly in terms of narrative coherence and character development, both movies fell short of truly capturing the essence of Frank Herbert’s masterpiece….

Stepping into “The Beekeeper,” I anticipated a serene journey through the peaceful world of honeybees, a cinematic escape into nature’s gentle rhythms. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a wild ride that would shatter every assumption I had. Imagine my surprise when, instead of a tranquil scene, I was met with…

Route 303 Tappan New York Rated 5 stars ***** My family consists of myself, my wife and two boys 21 and 18 years old. Therefore, we are heavy hitters when it comes to the consumption of food. So read on at your own risk. The decision to choose dinner at this establishment was my wife’s,…