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Article · Nov 25, 2008
Transporter 3
A horribly good action flick How can you not be excited to see an action movie involving high-octane automobile stunts, Jason Statham strip-fighting and a director…
Article · Nov 25, 2008
Australia
If the outback is this boring, I don’t ever want to vacation there Romantic films are pornography for women; they bring an unreal fantasy that reality…
Article · Nov 25, 2008
Four Christmases
A.K.A. Meet The Parents: Christmas Edition There’s only one thing more annoying than going to a noisy, annoying huge family event, and that’s watching Reese Witherspoon…
Article · Nov 25, 2008
Synecdoche, New York
A movie stranger than it’s name Writer Charlie Kaufman has earned himself quite a career over the last decade. For writing such quirky and odd stories,…
Article · Nov 13, 2008
Quantum of Solace
It's everything you'll want it to be Just like most people my age, I watched lots of James Bond flicks with my parents. While I always…
Article · Nov 10, 2008
Role Models
Paul Rudd's latest irreverent comedy scratches where it itches The majority of this fall’s R-rated comedies have drawn their laughs from over-the-top disgusting gags. While those…
Article · Oct 31, 2008
Rocknrolla
Guy Ritchie redeems himself Guy Ritchie exploded into American film when MTV gave his British gangster film Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels a special award…
Article · Oct 31, 2008
Zack And Miri Make A Porno
The most charming dirty movie you’ll ever see Kevin Smith is the king of indie cult comedy. He’s pushing the limits in every way with his…
Article · Oct 31, 2008
Changeling
A sure Best Picture and Best Actress Nominee Don’t be confused. Clint Eastwood’s new film Changeling is not a remake of the 1980 ghost child movie…
Article · Oct 31, 2008
Rachel Getting Married
Hathaway proves she’s got more than just good looks Every year there is the obligatory dysfunctional family movie. Rachel Getting Married is this year’s, except it’s…
Article · Oct 31, 2008
What Just Happened
Not even De Niro makes this film worth watching Premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, What Just Happened tells the story of one of Hollywood’s…
Article · Oct 27, 2008
Pride and Glory
New telling of an old tale When you see the trailers for Pride and Glory, you may feel like the whole movie is told in those…
Article · Oct 27, 2008
Max Payne
PAYNEful in every way Where did Marky Mark go wrong? His performance in The Departed was perfect. After that, you think he’d have a ton of…
Article · Oct 27, 2008
W.
A good movie made for no one in particular Oliver Stone is known for being one of the most controversial current filmmakers alive today. With his…
Article · Oct 27, 2008
Sex Drive
Teen comedy dives into R-rated trend According to mainstream Hollywood, sex is the only thing on every teenage boy’s mind. He will do anything get it.…
Article · Oct 10, 2008
Body Of Lies
The Bourne Spy Game Watch any one of the many trailers or TV spots for Body Of Lies and you’re left without a clue as to…
Article · Oct 6, 2008
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Teen comedy emits adult charm Every 10 years, we need a good teen movie. The ‘80s have Fast Times At Ridgemont High. The ‘90s have Can't…
Article · Oct 6, 2008
Religulous
One-sided documentary misses potential Political comedian Bill Maher has been pissing people off for years by being open with his ultra-left-wing beliefs. While he has aspired…
Article · Sep 26, 2008
Eagle Eye
The not-so-thrilling thriller Last summer, when director D.J. Carusso and poppy actor Shia LaBeouf teamed up to make Disturbia, I thought to myself, “How lame.” I…
Article · Sep 26, 2008
Choke
Dark comedy in its dirtiest form Ever since the release of Fight Club in ’99, more and more people have been turned on to the original,…
Article · Sep 23, 2008
Ghost Town
Comedy is Gervais' sixth sense In the U.K., Ricky Gervais is a big deal. In the U.S., while not many may know his name, almost everyone…
Article · Sep 12, 2008
Take
New film with local ties Oftentimes I’ll be given the chance to screen the smallest of indie flicks with an opportunity to interview the filmmakers or…
Article · Sep 12, 2008
Burn After Reading
See after reading After nabbing just about every Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards with their dark, violent adaptation of No Country For Old Men, the…
Article · Aug 23, 2008
Henry Poole Is Here
This summer’s delightful feel-good comedy Much like last year’s sleeper comedy Lars and the Real Girl, Henry Poole Is Here is a quiet indie flick sneaking…
