HobbyScope
Movies, Games, and Whatever Else Comes to Mind
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Cabaret
Cabaret is a musical, but it does not play out like a musical. With complext emotional themes and an inherent darkness, Cabaret is a surprising watch and a worthy entry on AFI’s all-time list.
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Backlog BBQ: Ghost of Tsushima
I bought Ghost of Tsushima for the PS4. I eventually played Ghost of Tsushima on the PS5. Join me on my journey to cross another title from my gaming backlog.
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What’s Your Angle?
Age is not important, but your angle is. Standing at 90 degrees? You’ve got a bright future. Below 45? You should get your affairs in order. And surprise, the angle you wake up with is not necessarily the one you’ll have at day’s end.
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A Life Evolved
As another birthday comes and goes, beyond being thankful to have another year to mark and possessing the relative good health of an elder Millennial whose knees abhor squatting and who reflexively grunts when bending over, I found myself contemplative of where life had taken me and how I now viewed the myriad events of…
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Movies I Like Ep. 4: Airheads
Who would have guessed one of the ultimate on-screen trios would consist of Brendan Fraser, Adam Sandler, and Steve Buscemi? There is magic in that cocktail, and it manifested in 1994’s Airheads.
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Saturday Morning Cinema – Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
The 2003 masterpiece Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a cinematic viewing experience unlike most others. Its quality and replayability are worthy of revisiting.
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Get Up The Stairs!
It is Mickey’s first time watching Sam. He is a good kid with a natural desire to push boundaries. She has three hours to keep him entertained and out of trouble. Question is, can she keep herself out of trouble too, or will Sam’s secret make for an interesting night?
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Movies I Like Ep. 3: 30 Days of Night
Movies do not necessarily need to have a heavy emotional impact or be action spectacles to leave a lasting impression. Sometimes, the thoughts they evoke and their presentation is enough to stick with, or haunt, you. 2007’s 30 Days of Night is one of those films. Here’s why it’s a movie I like…
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Playing Pragmata
Pragmata is Capcom’s sci‑fi adventure set on a fractured lunar research station, where an engineer named Hugh and an android girl, Diana, fight to survive against a rogue AI. Blending atmospheric exploration with high‑tech combat and puzzle‑driven teamwork, the game builds a mysterious, emotional journey about connection, survival, and humanity’s future beyond Earth.
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Movies I Like Ep. 2: Ronin
Ronin is a 1998 action drama starring Robert DeNiro and a high profile supporting cast. The vehicular action is legendary in a movie that moves as fast as the cars. Think of Ronin as a classier Fast & Furious.
