RSSWeekend Movie Preview: 'Side Effects' & 'Identity Thief'
Did you have a chance to check out last week’s films “Warm Bodies” and “Bullet to the Head?” If so, leave me a comment and let me know why you liked them or not.
I’m still working my way through my awards season screener pile and posting new reviews on my website. Over the course of this week I’ve shared my opinion of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Anna Karenina,” “The Master,” and “Rise of the Guardians.”
I found “Beasts” visually stunning and unique, but a bit abstract for my taste. “Anna Karenina” was very flashy with too much style and not enough substance for me. I thought “The Mast...
READ MOREI’m still working my way through my awards season screener pile and posting new reviews on my website. Over the course of this week I’ve shared my opinion of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Anna Karenina,” “The Master,” and “Rise of the Guardians.”
I found “Beasts” visually stunning and unique, but a bit abstract for my taste. “Anna Karenina” was very flashy with too much style and not enough substance for me. I thought “The Mast...
Blu-ray Review: 'Side Effects'
'Side Effects': A Satisfying Thriller With Twists & Turns You Won't See Coming
Weekend Movie Preview: 'Warm Bodies,' & 'Bullet to the Head'
Am I the only one flabbergasted that “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,” is Number 1 at the box office right now? I still haven’t watched it yet, but I’ve heard from several colleagues that it’s terrible, and not in the awesomely bad way. Did you like the film? Leave me a comment telling me why you enjoyed it so much. Maybe you’ll convince me to give it a shot.
I’m quite sad by how hard Arnold’s comeback film “The Last Stand” is tanking at the box office. I know a lot of people have written him off as an action hero; however I urge them to give this movie a chance. It’s not a masterpiece o...
READ MOREI’m quite sad by how hard Arnold’s comeback film “The Last Stand” is tanking at the box office. I know a lot of people have written him off as an action hero; however I urge them to give this movie a chance. It’s not a masterpiece o...
Director Jonathan Levine On Undead Romance In 'Warm Bodies' And More
Zombie Flick 'Warm Bodies' Takes Top Spot At Weekend Box Office
Weekend Movie Preview: 'Gangster Squad' & 'A Haunted House'
Welcome to the second Weekend Movie Preview of the New Year. As you might suspect based on last week’s reviews of “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Promised Land,” I’m still catching up on screeners from 2012 and probably will be for the rest of this month. You can keep up with my progress weekly by checking out the mini movie reviews on my website.
Today’s column features the first new film that I’ve seen in 2013: Ruben Fleischer’s “Gangster Squad.” It also contains my thoughts on the trailer for the Marlon Wayans horror spoof “A Haunted House.”
GANGSTER SQUAD
On the crime-infested streets of L...
READ MOREToday’s column features the first new film that I’ve seen in 2013: Ruben Fleischer’s “Gangster Squad.” It also contains my thoughts on the trailer for the Marlon Wayans horror spoof “A Haunted House.”
GANGSTER SQUAD
On the crime-infested streets of L...
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Weekend Movie Preview: ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ & ‘Promised Land’
Happy New Year! I thought I’d start out the first week of 2013 with a Weekend Movie Preview column since it’s been a while. Things were pretty hectic last month between the holidays and voting on my favorite movies from 2012 with my colleagues in the Boston Online Film Critics Association. Now that I’m rested up and I’ve seen a few films, I’m ready to tell you my thoughts about them.
The flicks I’m going to discuss today have already received limited release in theaters, but they’re opening in Boston this weekend, which means I’m allowed to talk about them now. Today’s column contains my r...
READ MOREThe flicks I’m going to discuss today have already received limited release in theaters, but they’re opening in Boston this weekend, which means I’m allowed to talk about them now. Today’s column contains my r...
Jessica Chastain added to Maui Film Festival bill
9/11 Victim's Family Angry At Voicemail's Use In 'Zero Dark Thirty'
Q&A: David Chase Talks ‘Not Fade Away,’ Rock n’ Roll, and Ambiguous Endings
David Chase worked in television for over 20 years writing, directing, and producing shows like “The Rockford Files” and “Northern Exposure” before he stunned viewers in 1999 with his epic mob series “The Sopranos.” The show lasted six seasons and racked up numerous awards, but it arguably made its most significant in television history with its ambiguous conclusion, which left many fans angry.
In the years since, Chase decided to explore a new avenue by writing and directing his first feature film “Not Fade Away.” His tale, which is set in the 1960s and follows a young man from New Jersey...
READ MOREIn the years since, Chase decided to explore a new avenue by writing and directing his first feature film “Not Fade Away.” His tale, which is set in the 1960s and follows a young man from New Jersey...
Review: Hooper's 'Les Miserables' Is A Miss For This Fan Of The Musical
Before my review of Tom Hooper’s film “Les Misérables,” I just want to preempt a few nastygrams by saying that I have tremendous respect for this musical. I studied it in school growing up, I’ve watched several performances of it over the years, and I know some of the songs well enough to sing along. Although I’m not exactly a diehard “Les Mis” devotee, I can appreciate the skill with which the story and the music are crafted. Both are woven together in a way that is compelling and enthralling.
That being said, Hooper’s adaptation is a disappointing cinematic regurgitation of the stage sho...
READ MOREThat being said, Hooper’s adaptation is a disappointing cinematic regurgitation of the stage sho...
Eddie Redmayne shows off tennis skills at charity match
Amanda Seyfried lost her beautiful boobs in Hollywood
'The Hobbit': An Unexpectedly Action-Packed Journey
Forty-eight frames per second: a term that has the potential to live in infamy. Whether it actually does or not, depends on who is watching Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”
If you’re a Tolkien fanatic, you may consider this visual treachery a minor offense. Or you might look past it entirely, because you’re thrilled to see a beloved novel come to life. If you’re like me however, and you have just a casual interest in the fantasy genre, there’s a much greater chance that you’ll be aggravated by the film’s higher frame rate.
It’s hard to blame Jackson for attempting some...
READ MOREIf you’re a Tolkien fanatic, you may consider this visual treachery a minor offense. Or you might look past it entirely, because you’re thrilled to see a beloved novel come to life. If you’re like me however, and you have just a casual interest in the fantasy genre, there’s a much greater chance that you’ll be aggravated by the film’s higher frame rate.
It’s hard to blame Jackson for attempting some...
Bilbo Baggins Comes Face-To-Face With A Dragon In First Trailer For 'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug'
Lord of the Rings movie swords stolen
Weekend Movie Preview: 'Killing Them Softly,' 'The Collection,' And 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning'
Apologies that I have been MIA the last couple of weeks folks. I’ve been watching movies faster than I can write about them. Since my last column I’ve seen: “Skyfall,” “Not Fade Away,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Red Dawn,” “Promised Land,” and most recently “Les Misérables.” If you haven’t already, definitely check out my reviews of “Skyfall” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” both of which I loved. I also posted my thoughts on “Red Dawn” on my website. In short, it’s not worth your time or money.
“Promised Land” was a very cool screening because actor and co-writer John Krasinski was here ...
READ MORE“Promised Land” was a very cool screening because actor and co-writer John Krasinski was here ...
Interview: Actor Scoot McNairy On 'Killing Them Softly,' The Joy Of 'Argo' & More
'Twilight' Continues Box Office Reign, Brad Pitt's 'Killing Them Softy' Tanks
‘Silver Linings Playbook’: Light and Predictable but Still Pleasurable
Going into David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook,” I was emotionally prepared for a romantic dramedy: ready to laugh and perhaps even to get a little misty if the moment called for it. I was happily surprised however, that Russell’s film actually lands in romantic comedy territory. His movie follows romcom conventions pretty closely, but despite being lighthearted and predictable, “Silver Linings Playbook” is still pleasurable.
Like other romantic comedies, the humor in this flick relies heavily on hilarious misunderstandings. The main reason this film stands out in the romcom genre ...
READ MORELike other romantic comedies, the humor in this flick relies heavily on hilarious misunderstandings. The main reason this film stands out in the romcom genre ...
MTV Movie Awards Winners & Fashion: 'The Avengers,' Emma Watson, Will Ferrell & More!
'Django,' 'Ted' and 'Silver Linings' Score 2013 MTV Movie Award Noms
Bond Is at His Most Beautiful in 'Skyfall'
James Bond films have trends you can set your Omega Seamaster by: exotic locations, expensive cars, cool gadgets, sexy women, and maniacal villains. Given their tendency to be so over-the-top, you never expect Bond movies to emphasize production value beyond their special effects budgets. That’s why “Skyfall,” Bond’s 23rd big-screen adventure, is a surprising game-changer for the 50-year-old franchise.
With Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes at the helm, “Skyfall” feels more like an art house piece than your typical blockbuster. Instead of trying to impress you with action, Mendes gives his...
READ MOREWith Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes at the helm, “Skyfall” feels more like an art house piece than your typical blockbuster. Instead of trying to impress you with action, Mendes gives his...
Sam Mendes In Talks To Direct 'Skyfall' Follow-up
James Bond Studio Headed To Atlanta
