Well, let’s just say it right now – UP IS THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR. Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, just hand over that Oscar gold now. 78 year old Carl Frederickson has always had his head in the clouds. A balloon salesman for his adult life, since a small boy, he [...]
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PONTYPOOL — GOOD!
It takes quite a bit for a film to really drive my intellect and have me so engrossed philosophically that I tune out everything and everyone around me, but that’s exactly what PONTYPOOL does. An extremely fascinating story that is not only intriguing, immersive and intelligent, but psychologically conceptualized exhilaration with a wicked wryness and [...]
MOVIE REVIEW: THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE–UGLY
Take heed readers and moviegoers. Do not be deluded by the fact that this is a Steven Soderbergh film and should have a standard of “excellence” attached to it. Do not be led down the primrose path and into the theater because porn star Sasha Gray is making her “legitimate” acting debut (down boys, down). [...]
Management — GOOD
Steve Zahn is an actor that I look forward to seeing in any role. He is as diverse in the selection of his roles as he is in his actual performances. And while he doesn’t always hit the mark, on those rare occasions when I haven’t been “wowed” by his work, it is generally due [...]
MOVIE REVIEW: STAR TREK
Space. The final frontier. These are the beginning voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Bodly going where no one has dared go before, JJ Abrams takes the bridge and helms this much anticipated “prequel” to one of the most successful franchises in film and tv history (not to mention the most dedicated and rabid fan base) [...]
LOVE ‘N DANCING
Yes, folks. There are other films opening this week besides STAR TREK. And while they may be overshadowed by the legends of Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the U.S.S. Enterprise, they are equally deserving of attention, if not moreso. And while other films may not beam their way into your heart at warp speed, there is [...]
BATTLE FOR TERRA
There are major topics and discussions in the news world over right now (other than Swine Flu and the economy). Hot on the heels of Earth Day, citizens and activists are still abuzz over the environment and global warming while for the rest of us, the impending release of “Star Trek” seems to be the [...]
EARTH–MOVIE–GOOD
Some of the greatest movie-going experiences of my childhood – and life – as well as that of so many others of my generation, were those through the Disney True-Life Adventure films. Not only were they educational and entertaining, but they sparked interest and raised questions in impressionable youth – including myself- which is now [...]
IS ANYBODY THERE?–Good
Over 100 films to his credit. Six Oscar nominations. Two Best Supporting Actor Oscars in hand. Eight BAFTA nominations with one Best Actor award. Twelve Golden Globe nominations. Three Globes as Best Actor. A knighthood. And that’s just a smattering of the accolades showered on Michael Caine over the past five decades. So, one now [...]
Sugar–Good
What better way to honor the opening week of baseball season than with, what I believe, is one of the finest baseball films to come around in a long while – SUGAR. For decades, some of the sports finest players have come from Latin America and particularly, the Dominican Republic – Manny Ramirez, [...]
