The Place Beyond the Pines

The one somewhat annoying thing Hollywood tends to do is when a film is set in New York, it's almost always going to be set in New York City . Sp…

The Upside of Anger

In the first few minutes of Mike Binder's The Upside of Anger , it becomes quite clear that Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is a very  bitter woman.…

Movie and DVD news 18 Sep 08

A cavalcade o' movie and DVD links ... Fangoria RODAN/WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS DVD FRIGHT NIGHT screening/reunion in LA THE THING now to be prequeli…

Classic Television Showbiz's Late Late Show: Danger Island (1939)

Manic

When exploring an actor's filmography, you come across stinkers and gems. I try hard to see more in the latter category. (Believe me, it's a …

LAWLESS- Review

John Hillcoat's previous two collaborations with Nick Cave, on The Proposition  and The Road , were pretty flipping bleak, and I hadn't thoug…

Favorite films of the year

I was just thinking today about what my favorite movies of the year are, and I'm surprised at how there are no straight manly action films on my …

Rent This Movie NOW

Whenever I stumble across an absolutely pitch-perfect, flawless comedy like The Band's Visit , it makes me want to hunt down anyone who's eve…

The Half Blood Prince

Harry Potter is back with Movie 6 - Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. This time, I am not too excited. I think I am already used to the how HP …