Category: Films
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Buy a big tub of popcorn for ‘Oblivion’
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This is a strong ‘popcorn’ type flick that definitely is derivative and pays homage to a number of other sci-fi/action films.
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Emily Blunt shines in ‘Arthur Newman’, but film does not
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First-feature director Dante Ariola sets an almost glacial pace at the outset and it doesn’t really improve as the film progresses.
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‘Lotus Eaters’ has its moments, but not enough of them
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“Less is more” is a famous quote. But there are times when less is simply less. Sadly, this is one of those times.
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‘Scary Movie 5’ is about as far away from funny as a comedy can get
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There’s simply nothing in it that will register as anything even remotely close to hilarious.
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‘42’ is the best baseball movie in ages
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Unlike ‘Movie 43,’ for which there were at least 43 reasons not to go, there are at a minimum, 42 good reasons to go and see ’42.’
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‘The Company You Keep’ has a great cast… too bad the script isn’t as good
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Redford produces, directs and stars in this film that takes a look at the life of a man who has been on the run for more than three decades.
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‘Lucky Bastard’ is graphic, disturbing and excellent
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This flick is rated NC-17 for a reason, meaning some viewers will find the material disturbing and potentially offensive. It is not for the faint of heart.
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‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ fires for effect and is on-target
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Director Jon M. Chu manages to deliver a fine mix of great action with just the right touch of humor to give audiences a nicely done popcorn flick.
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Take a trip to ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ – it’s worth the journey
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This is a taut film, fraught with tension and graced with wonderful performances.
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Pour yourself a cup from ‘The Brass Teapot’, it will taste wonderful
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At first glance this film may look like just another mortality tale about good people being tempted by evil. But director Ramaa Mosley and writer Tim Macy have actually crafted a movie that examines much…