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After watching Above The Best, directed by David Salzberg, I felt a strong sense of renewed patriotism and understanding for the courageousness of our American soldiers. Salzberg and Tureaud placed a strong emphasis on the selfless acts of heroism portrayed by warriors such as Chris Ambro and Bill Cook. The heartfelt retelling of the traumatic and strenuous events of combat provided me with an eye-opening grasp on the reality that these are real people who are out risking their lives for our country. The display of valor and selflessness by the soldiers in this film left me feeling utterly grateful and indebted to not only those featured in Above The Best, but American soldiers universally. This inspiring film awakened me to the idea of new perspectives while providing me with a refreshed esteem for our country!

Black Panther is one of the best movies that I've seen in such a long time, and probably one of my all time favorites. From the acting and screenplay to the special effects and creative visuals, I thought everything was superbly done. I also really enjoyed how distinguishable this film was from other superhero movies; with a unique plot and talented cast, this was unlike any other film of its sort that I've seen. Superhero cinema has certainly been elevated with the release of this film.

With the exemplary use of Darian Quan's cinematography, Empathy, Inc.'s new sci-fi thriller pulls audiences into its realm almost immediately. The film provides parallels with "Black Mirror" in conjunction with its eerie feel and discourse with the world of virtual reality and advanced technology. Mark Lidner's screenplay does an excellent job of making the viewer feel the intense discomfort and uneasiness that Joel (Zack Robidas) and Jessica (Kathy Searle) feel throughout the film. Empathy, Inc. is an engrossing film, one in which I would highly recommend, as it made me question the imminent danger our society potentially awaits with the ever-progressing innovation of electronics.