Director: Shane Black Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley The first Iron Man film was, quite frankly, one of the best entries into the Marvel universe of films. It was a movie that embraced the silliness of the comic book yet somehow managed to bring some substance to the story. Now, … Continue reading »
Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Morgan Freeman Arguably the first of the big summer blockbusters, Oblivion does not show much promise for the beginning of the big film season. The movie itself isn’t bad. But it’s not that good either. Much like director Joseph Kosinski’s previous debut film Tron: Legacy, Oblivion doesn’t amount to … Continue reading »
Director: Jeff Nichols Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon Matthew McConaughey appears to be on a roll in regards to choosing his roles. With this Jeff Nichols follow-up to the fantastic Take Shelter, McConaughey is now the lead (or at least the co-lead) in a film that happens to be my favorite of the … Continue reading »
Director: Terrence Malick Starring: Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem Terrence Malick is a director who has a knack for making everything much more beautiful than it actually is. His latest effort is no exception as the scenery and the performances carry a delicate beauty along with a tone that almost seems defeated. … Continue reading »
Okay, so the following is an unedited diary of what took place last night while I was watching the slumberfest that was the Oscars. Take a look and enjoy! 7:00 – well I thought the oscars started at 7 but it looks like I’ll be suffering through 30 minutes of red carpet… 7:04 – Halle … Continue reading »
The Academy Awards are here, so I decided to give out some of my own awards that mean about as much as the Oscars (nothing, they mean nothing)! Best Cinematic Experience The Dark Knight Rises Despite the tragic events in Colorado that put a damper on the opening week of the film, The Dark Knight … Continue reading »
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence Silver Linings Playbook is a film that got quite a bit of positive attention from the Academy when it came time for Oscar nominations. I can’t say that I completely agree with the positive attitude towards David O. Russell’s latest effort. However, I can’t say that … Continue reading »
Director: Andrés Muschietti Starring: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier After bringing to the screen one of the most impressive performances of 2012, Jessica Chastain’s follow up film is this rather typical supernatural horror thriller. While Mama may not be a film in which one would expect to see Ms. Chastain, it is a film … Continue reading »
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jessica Chastain Zero Dark Thirty is, simply put, a masterpiece. Tragic and exhilarating performances from all involved combined with a thrilling and collaborative telling of the mission in which Osama Bin Laden was killed provide a theatrical experience unmatched by any film released in 2012. The film portrays the story in … Continue reading »
Director: Judd Apatow Starring: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann Judd Apatow’s films are experiences that I have thoroughly enjoyed. From one of my personal favorite films with The 40-Year-Old Virgin to Adam Sandler’s satirical vehicle Funny People, Apatow has managed to make this reviewer laugh while still finding a way to make the characters worth caring about. … Continue reading »
