I’ve never been stuck on a space station with hordes of bloodthirsty mutated humanoids, battling severe psychotic flashbacks, armed only with some futuristic mining tools and my wits. But if I was, this is exactly how I imagine it would be. It’s hard to classify Dead space 2 as a game: it’s an experience, and one that’s hard to forget. From beginning to end, there are moments in DS2 that blur the line between video game experiences and real life … Continue reading
We live in a new world, so to speak, with regard to children’s entertainment (we call it children’s entertainment, though we all know adults love the good stuff just as much as kids do). Growing up, I remember humming or even singing aloud songs from The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, or even Cinderella. Music was more than just a catchy tune to get your feet tapping (see “You Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story), it … Continue reading
While the title might imply a poignant answer to, what some would call, the question of all questions, “How Do You Know” more simply points out the obvious answer most of us see when we’re outside of the situation. In this case we’ve got Lisa (Reese Witherspoon), the softball-wielding tomboy, who can’t seem to decide between the unabashedly “male” MLB pitcher Matty (Owen Wilson) and the “my life’s in crisis” businessman George (Paul Rudd). Both are charming in their own … Continue reading
Under normal circumstances, I’m not a fan of Angelina Jolie. In fact, I don’t see what her fans are so enamored with. But in The Tourist, all previous bets are off. Jolie is positively stunning. Maybe it’s the fact that I can’t remember her opening her mouth but a few times throughout the film, or perhaps it was her amazing wardrobe and perfect posture throughout. Whatever the case, she was a great cast for the part of Elise. Right by … Continue reading
How thin is the veil that separates us from the “other side?” Are the loved ones we’ve “lost” watching us…better yet, watching over us? What if you could communicate with them? What would you say? What would you ask? Clint Eastwood (Director) and Peter Morgan (Screenwriter) tackle these and other interesting questions in Hereafter, starring Matt Damon. The story centers around Damon’s George Lonegan, who has the ability to connect with those on the other side. Though he once embraced … Continue reading
The great comic Lewis Black once said, “When you’re lying in bed, you hear thunder outside, and you get up to look, you have an expectation. And it’s not snow with lightning behind it. That’s not right!” So what does the weather have to do with “The Other Guys?” Nothing. But when you throw Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and Michael Keaton into a comic pot and stir, you have an expectation. And it’s not a mediocre film laced with not … Continue reading
Imagine you’re alone. Imagine you’re somewhere in the Italian countryside, building a custom weapon for some hitman. Imagine that you’re sad and bored, quietly falling for a prostitute. Imagine, too, that someone is trying to kill you. Sounds like a day in the life of Jason Bourne, which has thus far been entertainingly represented by Hollywood. But with The American, starring George Clooney, we as an audience aren’t so lucky. *Yawn* This one drags on for far too long, and … Continue reading
I recently went to the doc’s office and got my first check up in years. The net-net of the conversation was this: I eat poorly. My diet consists of meat, carbs and energy drinks. When asked if I eat any dairy, “Nope.” When asked about veggies, “Not really.” Does that matter to you? Nope, not really…unless you “consume” film like I do. Your diet should consist of some good whole grains, some vegetables, some dairy, some protein…blah, blah, blah. And … Continue reading
Don’t watch this movie. It’s REALLY bad. I mean, if you like watching stupid movies because they are fun to laugh at…maybe. But really, I have nothing else to say except…