Movie Matchmaker: "Girl's Trip"

First, a brief synopsis:

Girl's Trip is a comedy produced by (fellow Rattler) Will Packer about a quartet of college girlfriends reuniting for a lady's getaway in New Orleans.  In their college days, the "Flossy Posse," (as they call themselves), partied hard.  During this weekend, they return to their partying ways, letting go and having fun while also navigating their individual and collective catastrophes.

If you enjoy...

• Stories about sisterhood and unity
• Raunchy, unfiltered comedy laced with very colorful language
• A nice variety of very handsome men
• A backdrop of wonderful music (and the very lively Essence Music Festival)
• All things The Big Easy!
• Laughing...a lot!

...then perhaps you'll find a match in Girl's Trip!

Movie Matchmaker: "War for the Planet of the Apes"

**This is the first of my "Movie Matchmaker" series.  As such, it is reasonable to expect that the format of these posts may evolve as I continue on.**

First, a brief synopsis:

The War for the Planet of the Apes is the third installment of the overhauled franchise that was retooled in 2011.  In this chapter, Ceasar and his tribe of apes fundamentally want to live a life of peace and quiet away from the humans that created them.  The humans desire an identical outcome, save for one exception; they pursue their peace by attempting genocide and ultimately enslaving the apes.  Lines are crossed, many are killed, and everyone suffers under the horrors of war in the battle for the survival of both species.

If you enjoy...

• Allegorical tales that reflect both the historical landscape and current state of our country
• Subtle and engaging character acting punctuated by nuanced facial expressions
• A wonderfully conflicted main character
• A villain who is a human Patriot and will protect the human race by any means necessary
• Battles of mass proportions
• Beautifully designed CGI (take a look at the transformation and creation of Ceasar HERE)

...then perhaps you'll find a match in The War for the Planet of the Apes!

Nearly a Year Later

It's been nearly a year since my last post. I honestly thought less time had passed.  oh well...pressing on.

So much and so little has happened since then...none that I'm particularly excited about.  BUT, I have a "plan" (well, more of a road map with multiple possible routes, and less of concrete directions) and an (ever evolving) renewed state of mind.  No more focusing on the obstacles.