Not that I am trying to rub it in or anything, but I’ve now seen Hot Fuzz twice, and as expected, it got better on the second viewing. It’s like Shaun of the Dead in that it’s structured with a ton of depth, giving it plenty of rewatchability. And I intend to rewatch it yet … Continue reading
Sometimes a horse comes out of the gate strong and dominates the track for the first few laps but then, suddenly and tragically, a leg goes – just buckles and snaps – and the horse is down, the rider is thrown, and their race is over. This same thing happens to Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and … Continue reading
Every time I go to Vegas, I stroke my fiscally responsible ego by watching the blank faces of middle America as they yank slot handles with one hand and suck smoke/cradle their imbibery with the other. Sillies. Don’t they know slots are for kids? The odds favor the blackjack tables. They also favored a bunch … Continue reading
I don’t normally take many photos, even though I have owned a number of digital cameras over the last couple of years. I made a decision in advance to take as many photos as possible while in London, and the picture-taking happened in fits and starts, and often in spite of my deep embarrassment at … Continue reading
This is the second set of pictures from my trip to London. They are mostly bad, and mostly taken badly, and they are all of little to no interest to people without ample time to kill at the office. Click here to see part 1. This is the tube stop where Abbey Road is located. … Continue reading
Josh Strawberry is a long-time, trusted friend, and when he asked me if I would like some reviews of films playing at Sundance, I jumped at the chance. I had wanted to go this year, but it didn’t work out, so it’s nice to get a little insight into some of the films playing in … Continue reading
The long rumored, oft-delayed big screen adaptation of the IO/Eidos video game Hitman is up and running. With the recent announcement Luc Besson will be co-producing, (I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again- he’s everywhere! Those underpants you’re wearing? Besson actually produced them), fans of the series will see garrote-centered action much sooner … Continue reading
The Mist is rolling into production, and the Frank Darabont film (his third take on Mr. Stephen King) has added two new cast members: Andre Braugher – a guy who should really be more famous and more of a leading man than he is now – and Laurie Holden, who last met up with the … Continue reading
I got back from the UK yesterday afternoon. For the first time in my life, I slept through almost an entire flight – between take-off and the final descent into JFK I think I was awake for about 20 minutes. This means I don’t have much more by way of critique of A Game of … Continue reading