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…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 26th
Well, sometimes it isn’t a great week for new DVD releases. At least home video offers an inexpensive opportunity to sample some of the box office and critical duds that you passed up earlier in the year. Maybe there’s an…
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…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 19th
Many new titles are coming to home video this Tuesday, including some hit flicks and a big time flop. If you can’t make it out to the movies this week, there’s plenty of titles out to choose from (many…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 12th
It’s another busy week of new release on video shelves, with a couple of big Hollywood releases and a bunch of interesting independent films. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies, there are plenty of options. Check…
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…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 5th
Well, Halloween is over, which means expect to be bombarded with Christmas-themed re-releases this week. There are also plenty of new flicks as well. If you can’t make it out the movies this week, don’t worry. It’s a busy, busy…