While I managed to pick a flaw or three in THE WATCHMEN, I was actually quite impressed with the title sequence. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a series of tableaus that are essentially revisionist history introducing us to the characters we’re about to watch and seeing the roles they played in major world events.…
In The Colors (Top Five Comic Book Movies)
Right around now, the hype surrounding THE WATCHMEN is at a fever pitch. I’m not certain that it can live up to the hype for a lot of reasons, but that shouldn’t change the fact that it oughta be a fun night at the movies. THE WATCHMEN continues the trend that’s been rolling for the…
All You Need is Love (Top Five Romances)
It’s Valentine’s Day this week (hands up all the guys who forgot). On the surface, it’s a made-up holiday that provides a payday for florists and chocolatiers. On the other hand, if you truly love someone, it’s an excuse to take a moment and remind them about how you feel. I know – that sounds…
Don’t Look Back in Anger
For the past week I’ve been griping to almost anyone who will listen about various omissions from this year’s list of Oscar nominees (Note: As suggested by fellow blogger Bob, I’m trying to avoid using the term “snub”). But of course, such bemoaning is nothing new. On the one hand, time gives us the benefit…
Further On Up The Road
For a moment or two this morning, I considered posting a reaction to the Golden Globes. However, while they got through handing out this year’s hardware without getting too crazy, I’d rather just leave them be and move on. Before I do, I’d just like to say how happy it makes me to see SLUMDOG…
This Year’s Model (Top Five of 2008)
So that’s it, another year come and gone. 2008 was a slightly spotty year at the movies, but one that brought with it some cinematic brilliance nonetheless. Part of thinks we should soak it up, since that nasty writers’ strike is bound to have a ripple effect on next year’s offerings. Here’s hoping I’m wrong.…
Holly Jolly Christmas
Edit: This top five was posted last year, but given that many of you weren’t reading this space back then, I figured I’d trot it out again. Thanks for reading, and Happy Holidays! – Hatter. There are all sorts of Christmas traditions for my family. Midnight mass. Betting on how long it will take my…