There is a general rule of thumb about scatological humor that I try to enforce as a reviewer. Yes, a film can use it sparingly and effectively. An inventive “poop” gag can certainly result in a chuckle. However, when it…
Back in 2004, the relatively small French film District 13 made a big splash. Or at least it made an impact where I originally hailed from. It certainly wasn’t an Oscar contender and didn’t feature the most complex of story…
Once again, movie studios were back at the Anaheim Wondercon on Saturday, giving panels and presentations on the big summer releases. The convention attendance is growing by the year, but thankfully there was still enough room in the Arena to…
Well folks, it’s a strange week on the home video front. There aren’t any major releases coming to store shelves on Tuesday. There are a few new titles that received decent notices from critics. However, the best options may be…
Cinematographer Wally Pfister has been responsible for shooting some of the best looking movies in recent years, including The Prestige and Inception (for which he won an Oscar). His directorial debut, Transcendence, is a highly ambitious effort, attempting to explore…
The new film Dom Hemingway features a lead character who isn’t easy to like. Frankly put, he’s an arrogant, violent and foul-mouthed thug. Hardly the type one would root for in a redemption story. Yet somehow, after a brief period…
As the month rolls on, it’s another busy week for home video releases that encompass the genres of comedy, drama, thriller, family and even musical. Here are the highlights. As always, some of the movies listed have been reviewed in…
It can be very tough to make an inanimate object a source of pure terror. The new film Oculus attempts to inspire intense fear out of an antique mirror. While it isn’t entirely successful, the movie does evoke more shivers…
Director/producer Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, No Strings Attached) takes a break from the comedy genre with Draft Day, a drama set during the most important day of the National Football League’s off-season. For those unfamiliar with the event, it is the…
For those who haven’t been keeping up with foreign flicks, 2011’s The Raid: Redemption was one of the most entertaining martial arts/action movies of recent years. The simple tale of cops trapped in an apartment with vicious criminals was a…