When it comes to musicals, nothing is as huge as “Les Misérables” in terms of popularity, scope and ambition. The show is rightfully referred to as a phenomenon. The story spans decades and nearly every word of the 2 and…
For all of the fine friends in my hometown San Diego I would like to bring to your attention the following: Landmark Theaters La Jolla Village location will be presenting The Studio Ghibli Collection 1984-2009 which will be playing daily…
I constantly go to the movies. You may have noticed. It’s the only way to give you a steady stream of ever-important opinions as I strive to cull out the better cinematic product so that I may share with you…
With “This is 40,” Comedic Auteur Judd Apatow gives us his most well rounded film to date. When you study his filmography it becomes apparent that this is what the filmmaker has been shooting for as this work has the…
I would like to get right to it and address the oliphant in the room by stating the fact (not opinion) that “The Hobbit” is not and cannot be as good as the phenomenal trilogy that captured the world over…
Bill Murray has definitely gotten better at it. Back in 1984 Mr. Murray took his first crack at a non-funny role (a.k.a. “serious acting”) in a forgotten movie called “The Razor’s Edge”. Here was the man from “Ghostbusters” and “Caddyshack”…
There are plenty of elements in “Life of Pi” to fill your mind and soul with awe. Stunning locales that come from the stuff of both dreams and nightmares are moved through with a striking use of 3D technology. Many…
It is 2008 things are tough at all angles. Remnants of the bubble are strewn across the country and the loud clap from the burst is still ringing in everyone’s ears. The Wall Street suits are lining up for the…
Check the Beasts Flipbook HERE I had such a heavy emotional reaction at the end of “Beasts of the Southern Wild” that I couldn’t speak. The experience was emotionally draining and exhilarating at the same time. What is awesome is…
We all know that Bradley Copper can play an asshole. In “The Hangover” series Copper’s Phil character is pure Alpha-Male jerk wad. He has played the smartest man in the world (showoff) in “Limitless” and stole an old man’s book…