Any discussion of The Expendables must start with the cast. These actors, after all, are the reason why this film got made and the reason why anyone would be remotely interested in watching it. I don’t know how Sly Stallone did it, but he gathered a who’s who of the action elite. Some of the … Continue reading
Of course I believe every film or even piece of art whether it is a book, painting, sculpture or anything else not only deserves critical thought, but also requires it. However, if you had seen the forums you would get confused by what I was saying as I said two different things in a couple … Continue reading
Horror-Comedy is a tough hybrid to master, since you’re balancing two seemingly incompatible emotional states. On the high end of this spectrum, you have films like An American Werewolf In London, in which you have fully developed characters, genuinely hilarious moments, and also genuinely terrifying ones. On the low end you have something from Uwe … Continue reading
MAJOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT THIS REVIEW! 2 weeks ago, I witnessed an action spectacle that I had been anticipating for quite some time. I was not disappointed. After hearing certain negative comments (Couture and Crews are veritable cameos, The Expendables don’t really work as a team until the end) I tempered my expectations, and came out … Continue reading
Hey Wolf Parade fans, I’m not really a wolf parade fan, but I’d be more than happy to convert now that Ogre You Asshole is joining them on tour. That’s right. Japan’s indie darlings Ogre You Asshole will be touring with Wolf Parade on the following dates in the U.S. and Canada: 2010.11.3 Wellmont Theater … Continue reading
A few months ago, I witnessed something very special, and fortunately my camera was fully charged and ready to shoot. I made a silly little video about it just for fun and I’ve been meaning to post it here for a while, but computer problems prevented me from doing so. But here it is. Enjoy! … Continue reading
Perhaps the most important part of any movie is the beginning. Nothing sets the tone of a movie like its opening scene. If a horror movie is going to succeed, it absolutely must be scary within the first five minutes. An action movie has to open with some stunt, fight or chase scene to get … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting one of my new favorite people. And all because one of my co-workers set a box of toffee flavored shortbread cookies in the middle of the conference table for our 10am meeting…. His name is Rick Zengler. He’s an adventurous, sporty guy. The guy … Continue reading
The year is 1979. I’m four years old and living with my parents in an apartment complex in Norfolk, Virginia. My dad is in the Navy, stationed at the naval base there. It was a simpler time – a time filled with cliches and hyperbole. As a four year old, my job was simple – … Continue reading
Last week I stumbled across the music of Krowne. It is dark, percolating electronic mood and I fell immediately under its spell. This led me to contact the man behind the music and inquire whether I could ask him some questions. He said yes, so here’s our conversation via email: Q: How long have you … Continue reading