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 …Read the Rest
Category Archives: Movie Reviews
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 …Read the Rest
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 …Read the Rest
ENDER’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. …Read the Rest
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. …Read the Rest
THE COUNSELOR Isn’t Consistent
What Worked? Personal greed always needs satisfaction, but it can never be truly satisfied. This is a theme that’s been …Read the Rest
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 …Read the Rest
ESCAPE PLAN for “Old School” Action Fans
While they’ve appeared together briefly in a couple of films now (those being the two Expendables movies), Escape Plan …Read the Rest
CARRIE Remake Unremarkable and Unnecessary
Brian De Palma’s Carrie was a landmark horror film. It perfectly depicted the awkwardness and cruelty of teenage life with …Read the Rest
THE FIFTH ESTATE Sheds Little Light on the Truth
Who the hell is Julian Assange and why does he do all those crazy things he does? Is he an …Read the Rest