tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74499719181489975032024-03-13T09:51:26.453-04:00Reel Reviews And Other WorksFor the publication of Frank's creative works, ideas, favorite things... with links to related sites.Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-42961896948703790692016-06-20T04:51:00.001-04:002016-06-20T05:00:32.800-04:00[Disney's] Alice Through The Looking Glass
A mad adventure of the unpossible sort!
When The Hatter is not himself his friends become gravely concerned; so, Alice is called upon to return to Wonderland in an effort to save him. As it is a past tragedy which has vexed her dear friend, Alice is compelled to undertake a most dangerous quest through time. And, one ought to be especially careful when traveling into the past... orFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-74442301868024910612016-06-20T04:22:00.001-04:002016-06-20T04:34:26.792-04:00Captain America: Civil War A Mighty Epic!
The Avengers have hunted the globe for those who have made war against liberty and escaped justice. There has been much collateral damage, innocents have died. Nations unite demanding accords and many heroes agree to be so sanctioned. But, Captain America will not be chained... especially when a hero is wrongly blamed for murder!
This film is brilliantly writtenFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-8059464790170703922016-06-20T03:28:00.005-04:002016-06-20T03:51:17.537-04:00X-Men: Apocalypse
Dynamic with future promise!
1983, a time of excess and progress, when the distant past has been reborn to conquer, command and destroy! Humankind has feared Mutantkind for twenty years. Now, it would seem their fear is justified. An ancient evil is risen; and so, will rise a modern force to defeat it... but can any force stop an apocalypse!?
This film is masterfully written Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-38451071995286632102016-06-20T02:39:00.002-04:002016-06-20T03:34:07.470-04:00“A Moon For The Misbegotten”
Not your typical tale of virtue.
In 1923, Connecticut, a gruff, often drunk, father’s scheme to save the family farm is fouled when his wanton daughter’s heart is set upon a womanizing man with dreams of returning to his former city life.
This play is well directed with an excellent story, brilliantly set and well performed. Kate Forbes and Mark Lambert are outstanding.
Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-46873374999316766092016-06-20T01:54:00.006-04:002016-06-20T02:47:23.241-04:00[Batman v. Superman] Dawn Of Justice
A terrific thrill!
True villainy is often unrecognized in the light of day and monsters thrive at night. Twenty years ago, from tragedy, a vigilant nightmare was born. Eighteen months ago, terror fell from the heavens. Now, deadly menace is threatening, people cry for justice, the world is in conflict, and heroes battle against impending doom...!
The intrepid reporter, Lois Lane is determinedFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-60507662358893481682016-06-20T01:20:00.006-04:002016-06-20T02:01:12.588-04:00Lucy
Curious and stunning from the first moment!
A young woman in Taipei is thrust into the field of theoretical evolution. With the world opening before her, she is reborn. Her rebirth has captured the attention of criminals, police and scientists. Her acquisition of knowledge and power has been violent and taken only a moment. In the next moment, an act of self preservation. Now, in her Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-49441663712400547552015-04-05T01:56:00.000-04:002016-06-20T01:27:04.579-04:00The Mountaintop
A Provocative Presentation!
On the last night of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life a young maid will off him hope, mercy, comfort ... and promise.
Brilliantly written; amazingly performed; well directed; and, remarkably set, this play is a moving experience that should not be missed!
Starring:
Royce Johnson and Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Writer: Katori Hall
Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-86697166974616824812013-07-16T04:10:00.001-04:002016-06-20T01:10:09.713-04:00Unforgettable On CBSTV PICKS: Switched At Birth (FAM); Major Crimes (TNT); King & Maxwell (TNT); Under The Dome (CBS); Longmire (AET); Push Girls (SUN); Pretty Little Liars (FAM); Twisted (FAM); Covert Affairs (USA); Chopped (FOO); Mythbusters (SCI); Mythbusters (DSC); Royal Pains (USA); Futurama (CMY); South Park (CMY); Through The Wormhole (SCI); Burn Notice (USA); Degrassi (TNK); Phineas & Ferb (DXD); Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-23781342844546188592013-05-19T05:42:00.001-04:002013-07-16T07:12:47.950-04:00Star Trek: Into Darkness
Action Packed! Masterful!! Nostalgic!!!
Reprimanded for insubordination, James T. Kirk will bring the galaxy to the brink of war and face his deadliest nemesis... and Star Fleet’s greatest secret!
Brilliantly written and superbly directed with superior performances... this is the boldest Star Trek adventure yet!
A+ / PG
Starring: Chris Pine; Zachary Quinto; Zoe Saldana; Karl UrbanFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-9753134775508940602011-08-30T01:42:00.000-04:002013-07-16T04:26:07.083-04:00A Hollywood MogulSNEAK PEAK: Alex O’ Loughlin and Simon Baker in prison charged with murder – [CBS’] “Hawaii Five-O” and “The Mentalist” season premieres! And, ‘House’ is in the big house on FOX! [HBO’s] “True Blood” season finale (11 September) will finally reveal Sookie’s love choice! Sir Paul McCartney [producing? hosting? both?] a 9/11 benefit concert. FX’s firehouse (“Rescue Me”) is shutting down. The “Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-44162603509894441212011-08-08T23:31:00.001-04:002013-07-16T04:26:38.183-04:00Rise Of The Planet Of The ApesA terrific rise for the ‘cousins’ of man and a dreadful fall for the species of man.
Driven to cure the illness which often plague the human brain, [Dr.] Will Rodman (James Franco) has developed a pharmaceutical catalyst allowing cerebral pathways to repair and regrow themselves. Alas, [Dr.] Rodman has a personal agenda suppressing rational procedure. A favorable, if improper, human trial is Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-81444322579858325412011-07-26T20:50:00.004-04:002013-07-16T04:27:03.378-04:00Captain AmericaWhen America needed soldiers he was not a man they wanted. But, when they needed a hero, he was the only man for the job!
Steve Rogers, a kid from Brooklyn, small and weak of body, with courage and idealism defying expectation. He dared what few men would dare. A miracle of science gave form to that which lay within him – a soldier, a leader, an avenger – a hero!
{There’s a reason Captain Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-48832067064856587962011-01-13T03:44:00.002-05:002013-07-16T04:27:36.261-04:00Black Swan A thrilling challenge to maintain your sanity.
Nina’s life has always been a perfect movement, flawless technique with graceful motion. After years, dedicated to the craft, dancing in the company core, she is given the chance to shine. Challenges mount: the scorn of a retired star; remorse for her role in that retirement; newfound desire for a new member of the company Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-56171454940981347292010-11-11T02:48:00.004-05:002013-07-16T04:32:59.011-04:00On The Air 2010Miranda Cosgrove – “Sparks Fly” (2010): Music is often over-engineered, drowning the youthful voice; however, tracks like “Kissin’ U”; “BAM”; “Hey You”; “There Will Be Tears”; “Adored” and “Beautiful Mess” make it clear this kid has talent. With a bit of experience she’ll grow into the emotional sincerity that is often missing in her voice. Grade – B
Melissa Etheridge – “Fearless Love” (Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-37995817732001902192010-08-16T06:04:00.009-04:002013-07-16T04:33:31.015-04:00Scott PilgrimQuirky, simple, entertainment without much lasting value.
Scott is, in best terms, a nerd. High school four years gone, he’s still hanging with buds, playing in a band and dating a high school chick. But, there’s this other girl, skating through his dreams and occupying his mind. Then, the day came when she was not simply in his dreams... the day came when Scott met Ramona. Now, what’s a nerd toFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-3327812525733720262010-06-23T01:42:00.016-04:002013-07-16T04:17:39.202-04:00Jonah Hex Not nearly as gritty and violent as the modern graphic novels but a wild and interesting adventure nonetheless!
Walking a fine line between righteousness and wickedness, Jonah Hex is a man of certain skill and questionable motives. He survived the bloodiest war ever fought on American soil only to have everything he loved taken from him. Scarred for his ‘betrayal’ and Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-24548728895260240342010-06-23T01:32:00.004-04:002013-07-16T04:34:18.144-04:00Karate Kid (2010) Delightfully familiar, yet refreshingly new.
When his mother is promoted to a new position, Dre Parker is relocated from his comfortable home in Detroit to an uncomfortable apartment in China.
Language, customs, and culture unknown to him, Dre is soon in turmoil. Targeted by bullies who torment him daily, he is soon overwhelmed. But, his salvation is foundFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-31235010821256720342010-04-09T00:49:00.035-04:002013-07-16T06:19:42.531-04:00From Hermes Press
The Hot List:
Monday – “Life Unexpected” (CWB) [Season Finale!]; “24" (FOX); “House” (FOX) [Hugh Laurie directed!]; “Castle” (ABC); “Saving Grace” (TNT); and, “United States of Tara” (SHO).
Tuesday – “V” (ABC); “NCIS” (CBS); “NCIS - LA” (CBS); “Justified” (FX); “Parenthood” (NBC); “Law & Order - Criminal Intent” (USA); and, “The Good Wife” (CBS).
Wednesday – “Criminal Minds” (CBS) [Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-76905587266208699412010-02-05T04:33:00.001-05:002013-07-16T04:40:30.682-04:00When In RomeA very light romantic comedy.
Beth is a career driven young woman with neither faith nor courage for love. In Rome for her younger sister’s wedding she’ll defy reason and challenge divinity to bring her true and lasting love. Alas such defiance will always bring challenges unexpected and unwanted... Beth now has five impossibly smitten, determined and devoted love interests. True love may be Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-7480623493252744342010-02-05T04:08:00.002-05:002013-07-16T04:39:09.236-04:00West Side Story A surprising treat from this very talented troupe of amateurs and professionals.
In the summer of 1957, the streets of New York City are alive with bigotry and violence. The Jets (a gang of white teenagers) and The Sharks (a gang of Puerto Rican teenagers) fight for dominance in the neighborhood they’ve been forced to cohabit. Compelled by their love for one another, Tony and Maria Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-72576492449852988452010-02-05T03:40:00.005-05:002013-07-16T06:04:59.806-04:00Almost MaineFunny, sweet, romantic and a bit unusual.
One winter night in the ‘not-quite’ township of Almost Maine, several pairs of people, some strangers, most not, find themselves with new perspective, new hope and new love.
There’s nothing too dramatic about this play, just an unusual bit of humor and romance defying description. Four performers for twenty roles in eleven scenes. Wonderfully set {even Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-92182530045869373092009-12-25T05:04:00.017-05:002013-07-16T04:40:55.006-04:00Sherlock HolmesIntriguing And Energetic.
Nineteenth Century London, a game is afoot. Sherlock Holmes and his long-time partner, Dr. Watson, are on the verge of altering, if not ending, their association. But, personal matters are untended when their final case together is unexpectedly reopened, calling into question the reputations and integrity of Holmes and Watson. With the return of Irene Adler, the duo is Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-2037515186930478172009-12-25T04:53:00.006-05:002013-07-16T04:48:57.299-04:00Avatar
A Stunning, Remarkable, Overwhelming Achievement!
Across the universe, on a lush green alien world the interests of science and commerce collide. While scientists hope to explore and learn, a conglomerate is seeking to acquire a precious element. The business of that acquisition may have a diplomatic solution, offering the native, primitive, people education, medicine and other Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-20875850981077208152009-10-27T23:21:00.010-04:002013-07-16T04:49:35.997-04:00On The Air 2009
Jewel “Lullaby” (2009): Sweet! Something different but well fit, poetic intimacy. New tunes, familiar tunes, all sung with that angelic voice. You may not fall asleep listening to it but you’ll certainly find it easier to settle down after a busy, stressed, even lonely, day. A
“Yankee Doodle Dandy” MPS (2002): Hoorah! This is a special edition motion picture soundtrack, from one of my Most Frank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449971918148997503.post-14780868775241419832009-10-09T06:24:00.008-04:002013-07-16T04:50:17.341-04:00Keep Radio Free
I urge you to oppose the “Performance Rights Act”.
This legislation (H.R. 848/S. 379) would harm local free radio by imposing an unreasonable fee on local radio stations, undermining their ability to present news, information and music.
Free "over-the-air" radio has been and should continue to be a vital communication and entertainment staple in the United States. Many people rely on radio forFrank Wetmore IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04748533592107796203noreply@blogger.com0