For a long time, I just couldn’t buy the hype surrounding Starship Troopers. I couldn’t understand how an effects-heavy, hyper-masculine action flick about blowing up aliens could possibly be a work of brilliant sci-fi satire. Sometimes, it’s good to be proven wrong. Yes, most of the standard action movie cliches are in place. There are … Continue reading
Yes, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo only came to American shores five months ago (it’s still playing in some Portland theaters!) and the sequel is already here. Naturally, I had to go see it out of curiosity’s sake. What I got was basically more of the same, but presented in a much leaner and … Continue reading
I saw this trailer earlier today and it would’ve made me laugh my ass off if I wasn’t in a movie theater at the time. An inspirational “underdog” drama? Check. Based on a true story? Check. Cast entirely with Academy Award winners and nominees? Check. The actors spend a lot of time in heavy makeup? … Continue reading
I was never very fond of John C. Reilly. I thought he was the worst part of Chicago and I haven’t seen much from him in the way of acting talent or comedic ability. Then came Cyrus. Reilly plays the lead in this movie, also named John, and he fits into the role like a … Continue reading
Ever since Inception first faded to black, everyone in the film-going world started chattering about their own interpretations of the ending in particular and the movie as a whole. Having just seen the movie a second time, I feel ready to type down my own opinions on the matter. Naturally, there are HUGE SPOILERS ahead, … Continue reading
For the second time in as many weeks, I’m forced to put my status as a movie lover into question. This time, it’s for confessing to no prior knowledge of the Karate Kid franchise. I only know that The Next Karate Kid sucked, and that knowledge came to me second-hand. To that end, I can … Continue reading
Imagine that you’re sitting at your couch, watching some movie or a TV show. You’re watching plot twists, great tension and character development. A whole world is opening itself up to you and you’re having a great time. The show ends, you get up for a snack, and at some point between the couch and … Continue reading
I first saw Metropolis a couple of years ago and instantly recognized it for the classic it is. But as much as I wanted this DVD, I never went out to buy it. Why? Because I knew that this was coming and I wanted to bide my time. For those who don’t know, Metropolis was … Continue reading
A movie that doesn't mess around.
Why does this abomination exist?