After decades mourning their lost fortune and homeland, exiled king Thorin Oakenshield and his hearty band have ousted the dragon Smaug and reclaimed their birthright, and more importantly swept aside the vast set up of the previous two films to give director Peter Jackson the canvas he needs to make with the good stuff for his last outing in Middle-earth. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” delivers on that promise and then some with a series of cascading action beats that mount tension on tension and yet rarely enforce battle fatigue on the audience.
Read moreHoliday Gift Ideas for Every Fitness Nerd
As an AlphaNerd - and more specifically, a fitness and health nerd - I am constantly looking for new technologies and gadgets to improve my workouts, nutrition, and overall health and sense of well-being. With technologies such as wearables and wireless gear becoming smaller and more affordable, many consumers becoming more health-conscious, and companies big and small competing over this growing market, there is plenty of new fitness tech to get your hands on (or your ears, chest, food, etc). With the holiday season upon us, you might be searching for the perfect gift for the fitness nerd in your life. Or perhaps you have a New Year's resolution in mind and want a little help. Either way, getting one of these goodies will be sure to put a smile on the face of anyone looking to improve their fitness and health.
Read moreThe Dark Knight Trilogy: A Love Letter
Three films that work as one, a story told in three movements, and with "The Dark Knight Rises," it seems that Nolan has finished out his time with this icon in the only way he could based on where it began. I would argue that his so-called "real world" approach has never been particularly realistic, but it has always felt plausible based on the rules that he establishes for his world...
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