((I tried to avoid it at first, then gave up, so: This review is fraught with SPOLIERS))

Many reasons exist to see Moon, but from the many you have to check it out for the production value and vision alone. Science fiction fans should see it and will likely inevitably do so, but this is a great film for so many other reasons too. Duncan Jones, whose only film credits come from a short UK film, does a fantastic job creating a believable futuristic atmosphere. More impressive is the fact that this was done with a scant $5 million dollar budget; that’s HALF of what was spent on the legendary 2001. While digging through the credits I noticed Trudie Styler as a producer, also known for her part in the production of another low-budget gem: Snatch. The most interesting part of all this: Jones’ dad is none other than David Bowie, while Styler happens to be married to Sting. By association, rock-n-roll has its hands deep into this one. Read more »

The answer is HELL YES! Donnie Yen is back as the legendary Wing Chun Master, Ip Man (Yip Man) in Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster. In case you don’t know, this is the guy who taught Bruce Lee everything he knew and why Bruce Lee came to be the shit. Read more »