Haven’t done one of these in about nine months. 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 recommend some of their lesser-known favorite movies for me to watch. Once I watch them, I try to combine my thoughts…
Doubleback: ROLE MODELS
Ya gotta love low expectations – sometimes they can allow you to enjoy something a whole lot more. Such was the case with ROLE MODELS. I really didn’t think it was gonna be my cup of tea, but found myself pleasantly surprised with how often it made me laugh. While I’m well past tired of…
White Rabbit
While I’m a huge fan of classic film, I will admit that time is not always kind to the movies of yesteryear. What was once groundbreaking is now commonplace, what was once errie is now hokey, what was once witty is now cliche. Then again, every now and then I watch a classic film and…
Doubleback: GHOST TOWN
Funny how a particular talent can take a very pedestrian idea and give it a lot of charm. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, please turn your attention to Exhibit A: Ricky Gervais. GHOST TOWN isn’t the most original film. Paranormal comedies have had a long, and largely fruitless life in cinematic history. So going…
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
Every once in a while, you’re late to the party. So late that the bottles are empty, the food is gone, and people are already reaching for their coats. That’s how I feel with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. It’s brilliant – one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time actually, and…
IN BRUGES
Maybe hell is a place on earth – a beautiful, cultural, charming place.
FROZEN RIVER
Tracking down Oscar nominees on DVD has turned into a rather rewarding venture. Last week, I watched THE VISITOR which I’d heard good things about, but missed in theatres. This week though, I picked up FROZEN RIVER, which I’ll be honest – I hadn’t even heard of until three months ago, and might not have…