This high school production of L.A. Confidential is all forced style and no substance, no meat. Gangster Squad is marginally entertaining, but it also is an utter waste of tremendous potential, especially considering the cast, whose talents… Read More
Directed by: J.J. Abrams Written by: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Peter Weller,… Read More
In my mind, the day when I’d eventually watch Star Wars for the first time would be a big event, a turning point. It wasn’t. I present my thoughts in a Flash Review… Read More
You know when you’re bowling and you knock down all the pins except for one? That’s how Dixie Chassay and Jina Jay, who did the casting for Anna Karenina, must’ve (or should’ve felt).… Read More
After the disappointment that was The Avengers (for me, since everybody and their dog loved it; whatever), Marvel redeems itself with Iron Man 3. Thrilling action set-pieces, peppered with some light humor (not… Read More
Good evening everybody! Just wanted to do a quick post and direct you to the marvelous Rorschach Reviews, hosted by Andy Swinnerton, where I’ve contributed with a review of The King of Comedy… Read More
Directed by: Danny Boyle Written by: Joe Ahearne, John Hodge Starring: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel You know how they say some movies “keep you guessing until the very end”? Well, I don’t think… Read More
Directed by: Fede Álvarez Written by: Fede Álvarez, Rodo Sayagues Starring: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore Growing up is scary. Impending war is scary. Sitting on the bus next… Read More
Suddenly writing reviews for my own site seems “too mainstream”, so I’m making the move to Filmhipster to give you my thoughts on Side Effects. Click on the image below to check it… Read More
Directed by: Wes Anderson Written by: Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson Starring: Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Danny Glover, Bill Murray Narrated by: Alec Baldwin I first… Read More
