When you think of Woolite, the detergent for fine washables, you normally don’t think of Rob Zombie, director of the remakes of Halloween 1 & 2, “The Devil’s Rejects,” and “The House of 1000 Corpses,” as well as the lead singer of White Zombie. But some twisted marketing genius has somehow decided to bring to […]
Lately I have been expanding my anime repertoire. A few days ago I watched some episodes of “Samurai Champloo,” which has to be the best synthesis of anime/hip-hop attitude/Japanese history that I have yet seen, assuming that there is other anime in done a similar vein, which I doubt (though “Cowboy Bebop” came close in […]
John Carpenter, who hasn’t released a film since 2005’s “Ghosts of Mars,” (a Screen Gems release that underwhelmed at the box office), is back with “The Ward.” There are some that think that John Carpenter’s best days are behind him, though as far as I am concerned he remains a brilliant director. Sure, he tends […]
As charming as it may be, “Midnight in Paris” is not among Allen’s best. Even though it has most of the director’s trademarks (a neurotic, insecure main character; existential angst; infidelity and a touch of magic), it lacks the moral fiber and deep philosophical questioning of his better works. Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a successful […]
That sounds like the opening for a joke, though think about it for a moment: Superheroes probably want a drink sometimes (though not Tony Stark. He has problems knowing when to say “when”, if you know what I mean), so where would they go? This clip, couresy of Frog Island, answers that burning question. By the way, […]
‘Mea culpa’ is a Latin word which means: an acknowledgment of one’s fault or error. I am referring to my attempt to catch “Attack The Block” yesterday; the operative word being “attempt.” As you can see from the screening pass, the showing was at 1930; I assumed that arriving a half-hour earlier would be enough. […]
Vin Diesel is discussing with the French press the possibility of a sequel to “The Chronicles of Riddick.” Notice that the interview was recorded two years ago, which gives you an idea how long it takes to get a project, even an established one, off the ground I am a fan of “Pitch Black,” and […]
Marvel Studios’ “Thor” has pulled in $122 million dollars in the United States after two weeks, and $230 million overseas. Not too shabby for a $150 million dollar film.
I must admit that when I heard that Zach Snyder had cast Henry Cavill as Superman in the upcoming reboot, I didn’t think much of the decision. First, Zach Snyder was directing, which is an issue depending upon what you think about what he has done so far. I think that he’s competent, but not […]
Remember “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?” Or perhaps you’re like me, and wanted to not only forget it, but gouge your eyes out for having seen it in the first place. I just don’t understand how you can go wrong with a property like Transformers. Giant robots? Check. Huge explosions? Check. Minimal plot to get […]
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