Taylor Holmes inc. https://taylorholmes.com/ Movies, Books & TV for people who like to think.. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:02:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cropped-light-bulb-1-32x32.jpg Taylor Holmes inc. https://taylorholmes.com/ 32 32 Untold Chess Mates The Scandal That Made the Whole World a Spectator https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/untold-chess-mates-the-scandal-that-made-the-whole-world-a-spectator/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/untold-chess-mates-the-scandal-that-made-the-whole-world-a-spectator/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:22:59 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33351 Untold Chess Mates The Scandal That Made the Whole World a SpectatorScreenplay100Cinematography90Editing100Reader Rating0 Votes097Taylor Trivia Time™. I love the world of chess. I love the characters. I love the competition. I love the drama. I especially love the influencer era of Hikaru Nakamura, and his twitch streams. I enjoy the chaos that Magnus Carlsen brings to the world. But do I like playing chess? NOPE. Do I understand the deep inner workings of strategy and end games? Absolutely not. I […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/untold-chess-mates-the-scandal-that-made-the-whole-world-a-spectator/feed/ 0 5 Times When The Sequel Was Arguably Better Than The Original https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/5-times-when-the-sequel-was-arguably-better-than-the-original/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/5-times-when-the-sequel-was-arguably-better-than-the-original/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:34:19 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33346 Sequels often get a bad reputation, seen as cash grabs or pale imitations of the originals. But every so often, a follow-up doesn’t just live up to expectations, it surpasses them. Whether through deeper storytelling, higher stakes, or bold creative risks, some sequels manage to outshine their predecessors. Here are five standout cases where the sequel was arguably better than the original. 1. Back to the Future Part II While the original Back to the Future is a near-perfect adventure, […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/08/5-times-when-the-sequel-was-arguably-better-than-the-original/feed/ 0 Why You Should Watch KidPoker to Learn About Building the Self https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/04/why-you-should-watch-kidpoker-to-learn-about-building-the-self/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/04/why-you-should-watch-kidpoker-to-learn-about-building-the-self/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:07:11 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33340 Key Points There are sports documentaries that tell you who won, and there are documentaries that show you how a person becomes who they are under pressure. KidPoker belongs in the second group of movies that make people think. It follows Daniel Negreanu through the rise of his poker career, but the deeper subject is not fame, money, or even mastery. It is self-construction. The film tracks how a public competitor builds a private center strong enough to survive swings, […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/04/04/why-you-should-watch-kidpoker-to-learn-about-building-the-self/feed/ 0 Send Help Is A Movie That Desperately Needs Saving https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/29/send-help-is-a-movie-that-desperately-needs-saving/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/29/send-help-is-a-movie-that-desperately-needs-saving/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:36:01 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33330 Send Help Is A Movie That Desperately Needs SavingScreenplay25Acting10Direction30Cinematography50Reader Rating0 Votes029Alright. I have to do this. I know this isn’t my usual thing. You come to this blog for closed-box time travel mindjobs and the kind of films that make your brain hurt in the best possible way. But sometimes a movie gets so universally celebrated when it absolutely shouldn’t that you have to stand up and say something. So buckle up, because I’m about to be That Guy. Send […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/29/send-help-is-a-movie-that-desperately-needs-saving/feed/ 0 Closed Box Movie Exit 8 Recommendation and Ending Explained https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/25/closed-box-movie-exit-8-recommendation-and-ending-explained/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/25/closed-box-movie-exit-8-recommendation-and-ending-explained/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:09:10 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33321 Closed Box Movie Exit 8 Recommendation and Ending ExplainedScreenplay90Closedboxness100Indie Brilliance100Acting100Reader Rating0 Votes098I love the starkness and moral simplicity of horror. Not originally a horror fan, but over time, having familiarized myself with the themes, intricacies, and nuances of horror, I’ve come to really enjoy it. (Just as long as you keep midsommar far far away from me.) But normally, I’m a huge time travel guy. A closed box, indie film guy. And buzzword bingo? Exit 8 hits so many of […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/25/closed-box-movie-exit-8-recommendation-and-ending-explained/feed/ 2 Safe Deposit and Withdrawal Methods for Online Roulette Players https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/23/safe-deposit-and-withdrawal-methods-for-online-roulette-players/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/23/safe-deposit-and-withdrawal-methods-for-online-roulette-players/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:48:02 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33318 Money moves fast in online roulette, especially once you leave the “just browsing” stage and start funding an account. The good news is that safe deposits and smooth withdrawals are less about luck and more about choosing boring, reliable payment rails – and knowing what to check before you click. Most players warm up on free tools before they spend anything. A roulette wheel simulator is often the first stop, because it lets you learn the layout without pressure. The […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/23/safe-deposit-and-withdrawal-methods-for-online-roulette-players/feed/ 0 When the Cards Are Down: Gambling and Risk in Cinematic Storytelling https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/19/when-the-cards-are-down-gambling-and-risk-in-cinematic-storytelling/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/19/when-the-cards-are-down-gambling-and-risk-in-cinematic-storytelling/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:19:01 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33313 Gambling remains one of cinema’s most effective ways to show risk, pressure, and human behavior under uncertainty. A poker hand, a roulette spin, or the roll of dice can reveal far more than the chance of winning money. These scenes show ego, instinct, fear, and control in their clearest form. That is why gambling appears so often in film, and why it still interests viewers beyond the screen. These films do more than entertain. They also shape how people think […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/19/when-the-cards-are-down-gambling-and-risk-in-cinematic-storytelling/feed/ 0 Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Full Spoiler Walkthrough https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/18/peaky-blinders-the-immortal-man-full-spoiler-walkthrough/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/18/peaky-blinders-the-immortal-man-full-spoiler-walkthrough/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:13:23 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33310 Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Full Spoiler WalkthroughScreenplay100Acting100Action100Cinematography100Score100Reader Rating0 Votes0100First, I have to say, that this movie is a fitting end to the man, the myth and the legend that is Tommy Shelby. Peaky Blinders is one of my favorite television series of all time (probably only bested by my obsession with the German show Dark). Peaky Blinders is so full of texture, anti-heroes, and real villains, that the show always keeps you guessing as to where it’s going to […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/18/peaky-blinders-the-immortal-man-full-spoiler-walkthrough/feed/ 0 Spoiler Free – Catch Up With Peaky Blinders Before You Watch the Movie https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/18/get-caught-up-with-peaky-blinders-before-you-watch-the-movie/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/03/18/get-caught-up-with-peaky-blinders-before-you-watch-the-movie/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:01:25 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33300 I literally just walked out of the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man movie in the theaters and I decided I wish I had remembered a few things of how the show, and specifically, season 6 went, so I could have been more clear on the movie as it started. So I decided I’d pull together a quick primer on the details that are most important going into the film… both to remind myself what the hell was going on with […]

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