Reflections with Toy Story 3

In my first post on this site I stated that I there are only 5 movie sequels that I love. Well, I saw Predators the other night…and that didn’t change the count, in fact Predators was bad. But the following night I got the kid some snacks and we saddled up Toy Story 3. I […]

Film Review: Tower Heist

Tower Heist is a mediocre film elevated by the performances of its very talented cast that will gain higher praise then it deserves due to said performances; especially because of Eddie Murphy.

Film Review: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas is a bounce back after their Escape from Guantanamo Bay and is about as good as their trip to White Castle.

ESPN Films Review: Unguarded

The story of Chris Herren is a modern day tragedy. Chris grew up in Fall River Massachusetts and was a all star basketball player in high school. He and his friends played hard, and then went out and played even harder. Partying was a big part of life for Chris and his friends growing up […]

Film Review: In Time

In Time is a mess of a movie with a weak script, little story, and a great allegory to go along with its creative premise.

Film Review: The Rum Diary

Years ago when Captain Jack Sparrow was wondering where all the rum had gone, he probably would have never guessed that it was being stockpiled for another movie by the man filling his shoes. That traitor! Johnny Depp’s appropriately titled new film, The Rum Diary, has lots of rum, and not much else.

ESPN Films Review: The Real Rocky

Tonights documentary The Real Rocky by Jeff Feuerzeig was the story of former heavy weight boxer, Chuck Wepner. Wepner has lived most of his life as a traveling liquor salesman and continues to earn his living through that trade to this day. Boxing was never Chuck’s main priority in life but it was something he […]

For Your Renting Pleasure

Week after week I apparently find ways to theme my rentals without realizing it beforehand. Scratch that, I totally did it on purpose, and you know it’s true cuz I said totally. A couple of weeks ago I went with creature features, and this week’s selection of The Nines and Being John Malkovich has me […]

Film Review: The Thing (2011)

The Thing prequel from Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is not only a worthy follow up to John Carpenter’s 1982 film but is also able to blaze enough of its own path while seamlessly connecting to its “follow up.”

Film Review: Footloose (2011)

Footloose is a silly, stereotypical, and safe love story that is elevated by director Craig Brewer, who makes it fun with a heart that will undoubtedly entertain all that are interested.