Guardians of the Galaxy Review

Comic book movies are a big deal. I already talked about what I liked about the Captain America movie, and Marvel is committed to release new films adding to its cinematic universe to build to big events inspired by the comics. This year another Captain America movie hit theaters, but that was understood to be good even without knowing about any of the surprises. The Marvel film released in theaters later in the summer was so good that I went back to see it in 3D just to see all of the nuances I missed out not knowing much about the world of the film. Let me explain why Guardians of the Galaxy delivers as a comic book movie and exceeds my expectations.

The Lego Movie Review

There are plenty of movies out this summer. Right now I can only remember going to one in the theater a month or two ago. I normally do not attend stupid action movies, especially when it’s a sequel to a film I have not seen yet. I made an exception for this particular film because I was a fan of the directors’ previous works. The Lego Movie is an awesome movie and was well worth watching at the cinema.

Reflections on a Rabbi’s Retirement

Last Saturday there was a big party at my congregation. As my Rabbi had announced during the High Holidays, this was the last service he would be leading employed by the synagogue. To commemorate the occasion, I would like to briefly talk about him and the impact he has had on me, my family, and my local community.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 Review

With the summer season coming up, a new set of movies is taking the spotlight. There are a couple of big blockbusters in the release schedule, and I will probably see one or two of them. The movie I’m reviewing now was not one of those summer hits; it was only made because a big audience would see it during the holiday season. I will do my best to explain why I did not like the final movie in the Twilight saga.

Captain America: The First Avenger Review

A few weeks ago my Marketing class went on a field trip to see the newest release from Marvel Studios. Since it was the second time I saw it in theaters, I was watching for parts I did not notice the first time around and marketing aspects I read about online. I could talk about why I liked Winter Soldier, but I think I need to give some background on the franchise to show why it was a step up from the last movie. Thus, it’s time to talk about why Captain America: The First Avenger is the moving picture that cemented Marvel Studio’s push for an integrated cinematic universe.

Moishe House Palo Alto Ski Trip Reflections

Back in January I went to Lake Tahoe with my brother and a few others to the cabin for rest and relaxation. There was not much snow, but I figured I would go again to the basin later on in the winter season. In late February I got the opportunity to join members of the Moishe House Palo Alto in a group cabin vacation and ski trip. While I felt packed in with a crowd when it came to accommodations, I had a wonderful time in the mountains and on the ski slopes.

NPR Stories: February 2 - 8, 2014

This week on NPR, they developed a Spotify playlist for the winter season. It made me revisit my account and connect it with Facebook, which is now ten years old. For the stories with pictures included, learn about the German Defense Minister a Chinese detention system coming to an end, and a family with multiple generations of doctors. Don’t fall prey to small credit scams, and check out the list.