Abort! Revolutionary Road is a period piece, taking place in 1950's America, and is adapted from the novel by Richard Yates. It should have remained in novel form. The story revolved around a married couple who become disenchanted with suburban life, living the rut called the American Dream. In an attempt to change it up, they decide to move to Paris, but two things stand in … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Road
Drama
The Reader
THE READER opens in post-WWII Germany when teenager Michael Berg (David Cross & Ralph Fiennes) becomes ill with scarlet fever and is helped home by Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslett), a stranger twice his age. When Michael recovers and seeks out Hanna to thank her, the two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair that only lasts one summer. This movie … [Read more...] about The Reader
Doubt
John Patrick Shanley must be very proud of the superb writing and directing of his adaptation of the Broadway play Doubt. In his first direction since his debut over 18 years ago in the mediocre comedy Joe versus the Volcano starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Mr. Shanley has captivated Oscar worthy performances by both Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The stage is set in … [Read more...] about Doubt
Twilight
Director Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown) helps bring Twilight to the big screen with Best-selling author Stephenie Meyer, attracting her legion of fans for the best-selling books of the Twilight series. Not having read the books, I felt at slight disadvantage when viewing the film, and consequently, did not enjoy it as much as the rest of my fellow … [Read more...] about Twilight
Quantum of Solace
"Slick, smooth, and lethally rugged." I grew up watching Roger Moore as James Bond, and my dad always said there was only one true Bond, Sean Connery, but I have a feeling this new generation will argue we are both nuts - there is indeed a new Bond, Daniel Craig is spot-on as the lethal agent of his Majesty's Service. Carrying his Walther PPK and dispatching … [Read more...] about Quantum of Solace
