Detention Lives and Bleeds Teen Flicks from the 80’s and 90’s
“Detention” may be the first movie in cinematic history in which every line of dialogue, every scene and character, plot …Read the Rest
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American Reunion: A Teenage Sex Comedy about People in their Thirties?
The question is: How do you make a Teenage Sex Comedy that centers on a bunch of people in their …Read the Rest
Wrath of the Titans delivers the Sword and Sorcery
“Wrath of the Titans” is mixed business: Equal parts clunky storytelling, epic adventure and amazing hairdos. No joke about the …Read the Rest
Mirror Mirror is a bizarre twist on a classic
“Mirror Mirror” is the latest retelling of the Snow White fairy tale that tries desperately to mix High Fantasy, comedy …Read the Rest
The Hunger Games will not disappoint
With DVRs across the country loaded with fresh episodes of “Jersey Shore” and “Survivor” and people pacing living rooms, screaming …Read the Rest
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen: Forgettable Fluff
Despite a title that evokes images of harrowing adventure and epic thrills, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” turns out to …Read the Rest
21 Jump Street is a Fresh Surprise
The sharp and hilarious “21 Jump Street” is a self-aware reworking of an old television show that never devolves into …Read the Rest
What awaits in the Silent House?
As you sit covering your face watching “Silent House” through slits between your fingers it is easy to be impressed …Read the Rest
John Carter is a Convoluted Sci-Fi Flop
Remember back in 2000 when the Great Disney Studios released “Dinosaur,” the ingeniously titled film about a dinosaur? Don’t worry …Read the Rest
Do We Need to Talk About Kevin? Alright but let’s make it quick…
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is perfectly titled. While the film has some positives, (great cinematography, a fascinating score …Read the Rest