The sharp and hilarious “21 Jump Street” is a self-aware reworking of an old television show that never devolves into the dull cynicism that similar projects have in the past. Imagine “The Brady Bunch Movie” without the irony or “Starsky…
As you sit covering your face watching “Silent House” through slits between your fingers it is easy to be impressed by Elizabeth Olsen. The story is presented in “real time,” making for a near continuous 90 minute sequence in which…
Remember back in 2000 when the Great Disney Studios released “Dinosaur,” the ingeniously titled film about a dinosaur? Don’t worry about it if you don’t, the movie was intensely forgettable; a bland action movie that cost the company hundreds of…
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is perfectly titled. While the film has some positives, (great cinematography, a fascinating score and a raw performance from Tilda Swinton that churns your guts) it is the character of Kevin that hits the…
Think of the most incredible party you could ever dream of and then multiply it by 100. The night begins, prior to the school day when the rambunctious Costa (Oliver Cooper), pursuing the ever present allure of teen sex, terrorizes…
The exciting new action film “Act of Valor” proves two undeniable things about our Navy Seals: 1) They are an amazing group of patriotic bad asses who will stop at nothing to do what they believe to be right in…
Click here for my interview with co-writer/co-star Ken Marino There is a point about midway through “Wanderlust” where Paul Rudd looks in a mirror and describes the one dirty thing he’s going to do to the lovely Malin Akerman and…
With every “Paranormal Activity” release comes the use of a different camera technique. The original film was plenty happy to stick the camera, stationary in the corner as the dreadful events unfolded. We were the passive viewer in the corner.…
Movies based on true stories can be harrowing, unbelievable, and eye opening and sometimes they are an opportunity for us to look at our own lives in comparison. “The Vow,” starring Rachael McAdams and Channing Tatum, is based on a…
Let’s get out our Hollywood chemistry sets and discuss the new action fantasy “Chronicle”. The flick is more mixture than substance with a little “X-Men: First Class” mashed with “Paranormal Activity” and a touch of “Akira” to help wash down…