This is my write up from last year before this blog existed so I thought I would share it with you guys. Ok, so I know some of that you that get this really could careless, but oh well, don’t read it, I’m bored at work! So last year was a pretty good year for […]
Read more "Flashback-Best of 06"Sean Ellis’ latest is a feature length version of an Oscar nominated short film of the same name and sadly, I imagine it worked far better in the short subject format. This whole film seems dragged out and stretched like butter over too much bread if I can quote Bilbo Baggins. There is some genuinely […]
Read more "Review: Cashback"The follow up to the Oscar nominated film, Elizabeth, allows Cate Blanchett to get back into the role that made her famous and the result is a mixed bag. Spain is threatening the rule of England and their way of life as the King Phillip of Spain uses the command of God and spread of […]
Read more "Review: Elizabeth: The Golden Age"Ryan Reynolds stars in this Romantic dramadey that focuses on the romantic trials and tribulations of William Hayes and the for the most part is a pretty solid picture. William Hayes is about to get divorced and his daughter tries to get him to tell him the story of his past love life hoping that […]
Read more "Review: Definitely, Maybe"This predictable teeny bopper aimed spin on Snow White has its moments if you are a dork and supplies some decent laughs from time to time if you know what you are getting into.
Read more "Review: Sydney White"The follow up to the entertaining box-office hit plays to the dim-witted and oblivious to create a laughable film that some how remains watchable and entertaining to an extent.
Read more "Review: National Treasure: Book of Secrets"This Irish import from Ken Loach is a wonderful little look into the rise of the IRA in the early 20th century and the affect the war in Ireland had on its people. The political and physical turmoil is told very well from an Irish bias at the beginning of the film before stepping back […]
Read more "Review: The Wind That Shakes the Barley"This adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name is an excellent film that infuses history and humor through the eyes of a child to examine the transition of Iran into a totalitarian state.
Read more "Review: Persepolis"Richard Shepard’s follow up to the entertaining The Matador is a knockout that takes you along for the ride from start to finish. The film follows Duck, a war camera man that won awards and gained recognition working with Simon Hunt who was the top field journalist of his time. After an on screen meltdown […]
Read more "Review: The Hunting Party"Mike Cahill creates a character based comedy that works and holds interest but plods along and doesn’t suck us in like it should for most of the film.
Read more "Review: King Of California"
Middle of the Row 