Category: Reviews

‘Lost in Translation’ is just two bored people in Japan who do nothing

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Aliza Hausman

Critics raved about Sofia Coppolas Oscar nominated film but our review asks: If Bill Murray werent headlining this movie would we even care about it
Katie Holmes is refreshingly charming in ‘Pieces of April’

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Aliza Hausman

This film is a refreshing independent film that successfully showcases a family drama while inviting us to share in the altruistic aspects and anxiety that help construct Thanksgiving togetherness.
‘View from the Top’ crashes and burns

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Marty Leicht

This is a film that never has a sense of itself and as a result flounders for 87 seemingly endless and laugh-free minutes. Consider this a warning — avoid this movie at all costs.
‘She Wore a Yellow Ribbon’ is John Wayne at his best in classic western

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Marty Leicht

While the film appears simplistic and at times even cornball She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is grandiose in the way it handles the themes of the individual versus community.
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (2003) is not a film for the weak hearted… or those with weak stomachs

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Aliza Hausman

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is not a film for those weak of heart or those with even weaker stomachs. It is fast-paced and chock full of shock with surprises at every turn.
Steven Spielberg’s vision made ‘Schindler’s List’ a masterpiece

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Mark Doyle

Steven Spielberg finally accepts that DVDs are here to stay as Schindlers List finally gets DVD treatment. And this outstanding film gets a fine treatment indeed.
‘The Magdalene Sisters’ will move, shock and horrify, but is a must-see true story

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Aliza Hausman

The Magdalene Sisters is the powerful and brutal true story of four women horrifically punished in these asylums by nuns priests and the Catholic Church.
‘How To Deal’ fails to capture the essence of other great teen films

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Aliza Hausman

Despite its intent to get into the teen psyche How to Deal feels like a grownups view of how teenagers should think and act as it tries desperately to speak to teens and miserably misses.
‘Gothika’ might have been a great film… but it wasn’t

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Aliza Hausman

Gothika has a formulaic quality that always makes it seem like theres something missing. This is not your usual devil may care bloodbath but when it tries for the same substance found in The Sixth…
‘The Lizzie McGuire Movie’

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Aliza Hausman

The Lizzie McGuire Movie is not safe for adult consumption. It is a terrible version of a Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen straight-to-video film which means that essentially it is very bad.