I have nothing against free expression, but a lot of protests really get on my nerves. For starters, I’m beginning to get irked by how … Read More ›
Author: Ryan McNeil
There’s a great line from Danny DeVito in the 2001 movie HEIST: Everybody needs money. That’s why they call it “money”. I can’t help but … Read More ›
Imagine telling Orwell to people who don’t have the attention-span for Orwell.
Yet another example of just how tricky it can be to adapt a popular book into a well-executed film.
Actor Paul Newman passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. The Oscar winner starred in COOL HAND LUKE, THE HUSTLER, BUTCH CASSIDY … Read More ›
As some of you may know, my passion for film is often equaled – if not often eclipsed – by my love of music. Once … Read More ›
There’s a lot to like about the looks of this movie: Kate & Leo acting together again, Sam Mendes back behind the camera, some beautiful … Read More ›
They closed Yankee Stadium on Sunday night – a decision I think The Bronx Bombers will ultimately live to regret. This farewell to the House … Read More ›
Great chemistry can sometimes distract from underwhelming narrative.
For those of you new to reading this space, this is a feature that I try to write sporadically. I’ve asked people I know to … Read More ›
007 news today as the theme song for the 22nd Bond movie, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, leaked online yesterday. I’m as big a Bond fan as … Read More ›
I’m practically begging to start an argument, but here goes nothing. I count myself as a fan of Diablo Cody. I don’t look at her … Read More ›