Oscar Watch: 12 YEARS A SLAVE Among the Best Films in Recent Memory
There have been a lot of excellent films this year, but nothing that matches the impact of 12 Years a Slave. …Read the Rest
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THE COUNSELOR Isn’t Consistent
What Worked? Personal greed always needs satisfaction, but it can never be truly satisfied. This is a theme that’s been …Read the Rest
ALL IS LOST a Harrowing Voyage
I’ve learned something important from going to the movies in the past couple of months. Don’t partake in any …Read the Rest
ESCAPE PLAN for “Old School” Action Fans
While they’ve appeared together briefly in a couple of films now (those being the two Expendables movies), Escape Plan …Read the Rest
CARRIE Remake Unremarkable and Unnecessary
Brian De Palma’s Carrie was a landmark horror film. It perfectly depicted the awkwardness and cruelty of teenage life with …Read the Rest
THE FIFTH ESTATE Sheds Little Light on the Truth
Who the hell is Julian Assange and why does he do all those crazy things he does? Is he an …Read the Rest
MACHETE KILLS Wields a Rusty Blade
Most B-movie fans had a good time with director Robert Rodriguez’s outrageous, over-the-top exploitation homage Machete. The original film even …Read the Rest
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS an Effective Hostage Drama
Producing a film adaptation of a true story is always a struggle. Some liberties must be taken and Captain Phillips …Read the Rest
GRAVITY is all Magic
Do you wanna go to space? The options of getting there are pretty limited. You can book a flight on …Read the Rest
RUNNER RUNNER hits a Zero on Suspense
Ever get the feeling mere minutes after a movie begins that you generally know how everything will ultimately play out? …Read the Rest