21 Jump Street was a surprise comedy hit that ably matched crude gags with engaging characters. Arriving a mere two years later, 22 Jump Street is also startling. One might have anticipated a hurried, by-the-numbers follow-up. Yet this effort doesn’t…
Remember that slew of eccentric and charming British comedies in the 80’s and 90’s that included Local Hero, Waking Ned Devine and The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain? The Grand Seduction aims to do…
It’s always great to see small independent features compete with big scale summer blockbusters. Without a doubt, The Signal boasts a great deal of positives for a low-budget sci-fi effort, including some striking images and impressive production value. However, despite…
It’s another busy week for new movies on DVD and Blu-ray and as usual, we’ve got the highlights. One thing’s for sure, those interested in documentaries will have plenty to choose from. Of course, there are also some big cable…
Before I get into the good stuff and begin theorizing what bizarre rituals Tom Cruise has attended to freeze the aging process, let us begin with a brief analyzation of the title of his latest sci-fi action fest: Edge of…
Among all of the big summer blockbusters, it’s a surprise that one of the season’s most anticipated releases is a small, character-based flick centered around a pair of teenagers. As someone who possesses no familiarity with the source material, The…
Another week brings another batch of new and interesting movies in a variety of genres on DVD and Blu-ray. As always, click on the links provided to read more detailed reviews. So if you can’t make it out to the…
Disney’s Maleficent isn’t so much a spin-off of Sleeping Beauty as it is a retelling of the story from the perspective of the antagonist (who, as it turns out, isn’t really as bad as she seems). One can appreciate the…
One certainly can’t criticize Family Guy and Ted creator/writer/producer/director Seth MacFarlane for resting on his laurels. His latest comedy effort, A Million Ways to Die in the West, finds the entertainment mogul adding a lead actor to an already overstuffed…
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Despite the holiday, there are a few new releases coming your way. Read all about the highlights below and there’s even a link to click on for a detailed review of a classic…