FROZEN Captures the Disney Magic…. I think
This one isn’t going to be easy. It’s not that I have a bias against Disney entertainment or anything like that. In fact, I still kinda get a bit too excited when a new Disney is released. Luckily I have…
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THE BOOK THIEF Tries Too Hard
Striving to make a grand, important film is a noble gesture, but there are many pitfalls. There’s certainly nothing wrong with the performances or intent of The Book Thief, but one can’t help but find the finished product heavy-handed in…
‘t a Choice Cut
Remakes are a tricky proposition, even when every effort is taken to carefully transpose the project to a new language and audience. Delivery Man, a remake of the sweet, low-key French-Canadian comedy Starbuck, tries its hardest and copies almost every…
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Compelling and Impressive
In case you haven’t figured out what that big mass of humanity standing outside your local movie theater is, it’s the line for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. But is this sequel worth the wait? From the perspective of someone who…
THOR: THE DARK WORLD Fails to Break the Marvel Mold
The problem with Thor: The Dark World is that it wants to be an action movie. A big, loud roller coaster ride that never lets up and takes you to fantastical worlds filled with creatures unknown. Marvel Universe movies are…
Oscar Watch: Dallas Buyers Club
They really need to package and market the Hollywood Method Acting Weight Loss System. Sling together a quick infomercial that features host Keira Knightly going over the three easy steps to emaciation: Whatever you’re eating, stop eating it. Don’t eat…
‘S GAME a Decent but Glitch-Ridden Diversion
The novel Ender’s Game has endured quite a troubled path from it’s original publication in the 80’s to the silver screen. After numerous stalled attempts, writer/director Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) has finally managed to mount a big-budget adaptation. And while…
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. This is an exceptional biopic, a film that seemingly accomplishes all of its cinematic goals with staggering effectiveness. This movie…
‘t Consistent
What Worked? Personal greed always needs satisfaction, but it can never be truly satisfied. This is a theme that’s been explored plenty of times, and Ridley Scott implements it into his latest film, the Counselor. Scott weaves the story of…
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 kind of journey. Don’t go traipsing into outer space, and if you can help it don’t even go yachting on…