‘X2: X-Men United’ is better than the original
The X-Men are back together again and this time they must stand together with their arch-enemy Magneto in order to twart a twisted military man bent on destroy mutants all mutants!
Month: May 2004
‘The Day After Tomorrow’ makes the end of the world as we know it a fun adventure
The weather-gone-mad flick gets the special edition DVD treatment and its actually pretty good.
Q&A with Shola Lynch
An interview with the documentary filmmaker about her experience charting the story of Shirley Chisholm the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.
‘Duplex’ is a horrible film starring Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore
WARNING: Avoid this movie at all costs! This unfunny comedy about a young couple who buy into a Brooklyn duplex and are tormented by a not-so-sweet old woman is simply boring. Consider this a public service announcement.
‘Looney Tunes: Back in Action’ is fun for the kiddies
The film is as fast-paced and madcap as any Looney Tunes cartoon only bigger longer and uncut! It is an enthusiastic picture for adults and children alike.
‘The Quiet Man’ brings ‘Taming of the Shrew’ to Ireland
A former Irish boxer who has spent years in America returns to Ireland to escape a dark secret. But love and tradition challenge his wish to renounce violence as he is pressured to fight for the woman he loves.
‘Win a Date with Tad Hamilton’ is a bit of a loser
This film attempts to draw on our secret fantasies of dating movie stars but falls short. At worst an effort in voyeurism its attempt to become a cutesy romance is awkward and weak.
‘The Shape of Things’ goes from stage to screen with entertaining grace
Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz both deliver spectacular performances in this film about a woman who takes a man and molds him into something more.
‘Calendar Girls’ has its moments, but not many
This tale of a collection of British women in their elder years who bare all for a calender in order to raise money for a dying friend. While it featured a few funny moments this story is largely dull.
Past and Present: Looking at ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’
With the proliferation of remakes these days we took a look at how one recent remake Texas Chainsaw Massacre compared directly to its predecessor. And according to our writer wonders if the original was actually a horror or a comedy.