“Nothing bad ever happens in Hawaii” It’s been a while since I’ve seen a good, solid suspense movie that didn’t have a bad story or a lame twist (“The Village”, anyone??) so I’ve been looking forward to seeing this movie. Believe me, I was not disappointed! In “A Perfect Getaway” Cliff and Cydney (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) are in Hawaii on their honeymoon. … [Read more...] about A Perfect Getaway
Suspense
Angels & Demons
"Be careful; these are men of God." Dan Brown's latest adapted film is slightly altered from the novel but fares well in theater form. The suspense is set in just one night, one terrible night following a horrific week for the Vatican. The pope is dead and conclave must begin to elect a new pope, cardinals travel from every nation serving the (as the film reminds us twice) … [Read more...] about Angels & Demons
Hard Candy
Little Red Riding Hood has been super naughty. I rented this one on Netflix because of the cover art; it intrigued me - as I have always been compelled by the Red Riding Hood tale and imagery. Fairy tales were told to keep children from wandering into the woods alone, and Hard Candy is directed at keeping pedophiles from trolling the dark forest of the Internet looking … [Read more...] about Hard Candy
The Last House on the Left
"Something he'll never see again." From the very beginning of this film you will notice two very important things, yes, the villainous gang leader is called Krug (Garret Dillahunt), but therein ends the comparison to the striped sweater-wearing bogeyman, Freddy. And while this Krug doesn't have a wicked set of press-on nails to rend your flesh from bone, his … [Read more...] about The Last House on the Left
Push
This ain't NBC's Heroes "Movers." "Pushers." "Watchers." These code names are but a few on a list of many assigned to people gifted with extraordinary powers. Powers like moving objects with their minds, or influencing people's thoughts, these are powers I'd covet, though there are plenty more that make me second guess my wish list. Governments around the world have … [Read more...] about Push
