"This is the way the world ends... this is the way the world ends... this is the way the worl-" Okay! Okay! For fuck's sake, I got it already!!!" H-Bomb: Richard Kelly's scatter shot, schizophrenic apocalyptic tale has so many characters, themes, ideas, plots, twists, subplots, sub-subplots, and sub-sub-subplots that it weaves itself into a web of almost complete … [Read more...] about Southland Tales
Film Reviews
Zombieland
A delicious catastrophe! Swift shot: Zombie flicks and me usually don't get along well, when they are seriously driven, but Zland doesn't take itself too seriously - it is just a sweet ass ride, one that you will want to experience again and again. You'll want to bring different people with you to gauge their reactions, see if they are savvy enough to catch on and find … [Read more...] about Zombieland
The Horsemen
Ready for a hook up? Swift shot: Classical contrasting cinematography makes for some visually compelling shots, and the story is interesting enough. Some of the characters, ok, almost all of the characters come across as unbelievable - and where Seven was able to make the shocking seem tangible, Horsemen fails to ride convincingly into an evil sunset. The … [Read more...] about The Horsemen
Nobel Son
Swift shot: Excellent script, quick dialog and compelling characters, though flawed in the muddling of perhaps too many compelling characters. Focusing around the kidnapping of a professor's son who has just won the Nobel prize. Sexy, stylized acting, with an edged delivery from most of the players. This one will keep you interested and focused, and you don't have to be a … [Read more...] about Nobel Son
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
