Sometimes it’s difficult to be a horror fan because, to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield: “We don’t get no respect.” I don’t know what what other conclusion to reach when studios are turning out drivel like “Hellraiser: Revelations.” We want nuance. We want character development. We want pathos. And sure, we want some gore and violence accompanying […]
No one knew how well Marvel’s “The Avengers” would do before it was released, though since it was a movie that some have–literally–been waiting a good part of their lifetimes to see, I don’t think that that’s necessarily a surprise. Though perhaps ‘well’ is an understatement because it’s ranking among the most profitable films ever […]
If you have been reading here for awhile, you probably noticed that I complained about “John Carter” being a terrible title for a movie that–literally–spanned universes (and wanted desperately to play on an epic scale)? It was, though there are films where simple is best. “Charlie Varrick” is one, and Daniel Barber’s “Harry Brown” is […]
A few weeks ago a co-worker and I were discussing the Daniel Espinosa’s “Safe House,” which we both liked, though he raised a point that I probably would have noticed if the film weren’t as entertaining as it ended up being. That point he made was that the central premise of the film, that Denzel […]
The New York Times has a fascinating interview with Samuel Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in “The Avengers.” If you’re unaware of why he’s known as one of the hardest working men in show business, this article should clear that up. The Times is behind a paywalll, though they do allow you to access ten […]
If you have been watching the news in the past few months, you might have stumbled upon Kirk Cameron airing his views about homosexuals. Now, whether or not you agree with him, it it’s nice to see some pushback from some other former child actors. The acronym that ‘Child Celebrities Opposing Kirk Cameron’ also fits […]
“The Wraith” is a film that’s interesting in that it not only should be remade, but almost requires it. That being said, I don’t only want to point out what makes it such a mediocre movie – it’s too easy – but offer some advice which could improve it. Mike Marvin’s film, sadly, smothers a […]
“Cosmopolis” has everything that a moviegoer could want. There’s Robert Patterson, for the ‘Twilight’ contingent, and David Cronenberg, perhaps the premiere director of the weird and bizarre. And this film definitely seems to fit that bill, seeing that it revolves around a billionaire (Patterson) who is searching for a haircut, and the twisted things that […]
“”John Carter’s” greatest problem rests less with actors, than with a studio that entertains the excesses of a director in matters relating to budget.” When you think about Andrew Stanton’s “John Carter,” it’s hard to get beyond its monstrous budget. That’s a pity because, despite beginning somewhat awkwardly, it’s actually pretty entertaining. “John Carter” looks […]
Johnny Depp is once again teaming with director Tim Burton, and the latest result of their collaboration is a new version of Dan Curtis‘s “Dark Shadows.” When I first saw the first pictures of Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabas Collins, they felt just a bit…campy and lacking in anything approaching subtlety. After seeing the trailer, […]
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