It’s a bumpy road to the finish, but when we get there we find ourselves in a truly wonderful place. Here are my thoughts on … Read More ›
Category: reviews
Only films I see in a theatre get a full-on review. Other titles seen on dvd and the like are covered in the “Reactions” section. My take on spoilers is that they pertain to the crux of the filmgoing experience – so while my posts aren’t what I’d call “spoilerific”, consider yourself warned.
All films are rated from one to four stars.
Trying to encapsulate war documentaries continues to challenge me…after all, there’s just so many ways one can write “war is hell”. What I will say … Read More ›
What’s everyone complaining about? CARS 2 begins by informing us that Radiator Springs’ adopted son, Lightnin’ McQueen (Owen Wilson) is a four-time Piston Cup champion. … Read More ›
After reading scores of Green Lantern comic books in recent years, the character had started to pose a challenge to Superman for the title of … Read More ›
Woody Allen Surprises Us All With a Film That Lands Amongst His All-Time Greats
There are two things I know for certain about THE TREE OF LIFE: One: Those who watch it will either love it or hate it … Read More ›
J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg get to tell the sort of story they used to tell as kids – only now their toys are so much cooler.
You’ll See How It All Began…But You Still have to Choose a Side.
It’s all happening again. No really – it’s all happening again.
ATTACK THE BLOCK plays like a mosaic of many great films. Within it are traces of FISH TANK, DISTRICT 9, GOONIES, and CHILDREN OF GOD. If that sounds like high praise…well…it is.
Jack is Back.
Kristen Wiig and Judd Apatow Pull Off the Biggest Bait-and-Switch of The Year.