MONDAY MOVIES | JUSTIN BURTON, MBA

MONDAY MOVIES: “Birdman”

Posted on October 20, 2014 1 Comment

Sometimes work drives you crazy. In this case, literally. I had the good fortune to see “Birdman” in limited release, where it soared this past weekend. I’ve been looking forward to it for awhile, and it didn’t disappoint. At its core, “Birdman” is about putting your heart into your work and finding out what happens when […]

MONDAY MOVIES: “Boyhood”

Posted on August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

You may already know by now, since “Boyhood” is getting rave reviews, but here’s the plot of the movie: For nearly three hours, we watch a boy grow up through 12 years of his life. That’s all there is to it. Yet, in its simplicity, it’s one of the most elaborate and beautiful movies ever made. […]

MONDAY MOVIES: “Up In The Air”

Posted on July 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

“Up In The Air” is one of the best movies ever made about working — especially following the 2008 Great Recession. The movie struck a cord with people who had lost their jobs as a result of the economy as well as people who remained employed but felt a sense of loss. In the movie, […]

MONDAY MOVIES: “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Posted on July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Atticus Finch, as portrayed by Gregory Peck in To Kill A Mockingbird (based on the famous novel), may be the greatest lawyer ever played on the silver screen. His “character” – meant here as a homonym – is nearly flawless. Not only is he a lawyer for outcasts who don’t stand a chance, but he’s also a […]

MONDAY MOVIES: “Office Space”

Posted on July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

I’ve been surprised lately by a number of people who have not seen “Office Space”. The scathing satire on corporate culture wasn’t initially a box office smash upon its release in 1999, but over time it has become a cult classic. I live by some of the lines in this movie — including, appropriately, “a case of the Mondays” — […]

Monday Movies: “Chef”

Posted on July 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

A new feature to Justin’s Jobs is “Monday Movies”, during which I feature films that I believe tell a memorable story about living and working. I love movies and music, which is why I’m also adding “Tuesday Tunes” to the blog! The very first of these weekly editions is “Chef”, which may still be playing […]