The H-Bomb: How in the hell did a movie starring Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, and Ray Liotta get dumped straight to DVD? Isn't Harrison Ford one of the most bankable stars working today? Why then, have you (most likely) never even heard of this film? Sadly, there is a very good reason... South African born writer/director Wayne Kramer made a big splash a few years ago with "The … [Read more...] about Crossing Over
Drama
The Lives of Others
The REAL 1984 Swift shot: Mired in suspense and intrigue, The Lives of Others reminds us that socialism comes with a hefty price. There will always be corruption in the liesof others as idealism fails to achieve results. Monotony is a tool Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck wields effectively, but long-winded in many places which will fail to … [Read more...] about The Lives of Others
Fame
I've said it before and I'll say it again...Hollywood has run out of ideas!! That's why movies keep being remade. The latest remake, "Fame", an updated version of the musical which was originally released in 1980, is in theaters now. I haven't seen the original "Fame" in a long time, so this review is going to focus on the 2009 edition. "Fame" follows a group … [Read more...] about Fame
Rocky Balboa
"Nothings over til it's over." Swift shot: Good flick, worth the wait, pacing was good, like the original Rocky. You won't be constantly enamored with the characters and story, because it isn't extreme or fast paced. The acting is very good, especially by Paulie (Burt Young). I was surprised to see he was still kicking actually. This film brings a … [Read more...] about Rocky Balboa
Surveillance
Just to get this out of the way, David Lynch is my favorite filmmaker on the planet. He makes dark, challenging, elliptical films that demand multiple viewings. In an industry full of wanna be auteurs, he is one of the few true artists working in film today. That stated, I was in no hurry to see "Surveillance", the new film directed by his daughter, Jennifer Chambers Lynch. … [Read more...] about Surveillance
