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Ramblings of a movie buff

Every movie and television series has the magic to help us relive the times when we first saw them. Let me start with what I saw today.... I will spice it up with the nostalgic movies and television series that hold a spot in my soul. This post I dedicate to A. Rajan on November 1st, a movie critic like non other, and a friend I was fortunate to have.
The Machine (2014)
Artificial intelligence and cyborgs. A learning program running on a quantum computer. The genius draws inspiration from his near and dear.
An old concept, and the age old magic of lost love.
A movie set in a future time that unfortunately could not bring the futuristic touch of a "minority report". The movie clearly shows the restrictions that the movie set had, in the absence of extensive animation.
The 100 (2014 Television series)
At first look, the concept looks great. The hint at underlying story lines for the main characters, a drive and multiple lead characters are the first signs of what can turn into a addictive series like "Lost".
The first season, few episodes down, I see well detailed characters with little over dependence on any one lead character. No time spend with irrelevant past details. Emotions sewed in well without overdoing it. All the potential to be one addictive series.
Early character assassination shows a bold author, but also hints at an after thought or a late draft change, as the build up to the next major scene did not seem compelling. It unfortunately also put a different spin on the most affected lead character with a tinge of indifference, thought it has been tried in later scenes to be reversed.
(To be continued)
Smurfs 2 (Cartoon, 2013)
It's a children's movie. Enough said.
Good choice to watch once.
The lyrics of the song: "Live It Up" by Owl City is one to look out for
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