The really ridiculous thing about romantic comedies is their ability to annoy you and satisfy you at the same time. I can’t remember the last time I went to a romantic comedy and found myself witnessing something new and different in the genre. I have been to a few comedies as of late where I [...]
Why in the world is everyone so hard on movies that just give us a thrill? Looking through many of the reviews on Fast and Furious, I was floored. So many critics tore it apart and lamented that the audience is served a rehash of the first film. Well, that got me seriously wondering what [...]
After seeing the average political films Body of Lies, and recently, State of Play, I am convinced that Russell Crowe can make anything watchable. Hey, remember, A Good Year? What about Proof of Life? Okay, maybe not so much on that last one. It had Meg Ryan in it. Who could have saved it?! This [...]
When I purchased my Twilight DVD last week, I really had high hopes that my initial opinion of the film was incorrect. I mean, come on. I had read the books straight through four different times, each time discovering something new that led me to believe that Stephenie Meyer might be one of the most [...]
Vicky Cristina Barcelona has been lauded by critics and the movie industry alike. This film was nominated for several acting Golden Globes, as well as winning the Best Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical award. I don’t get it. I really can’t state it more plainly than that. I just am always so disappointed when a movie [...]
So many films that get released in January are ignored, because this month, like August and the beginning of September, are when studios release the crap that they have regretted financing. This weekend, Taken, was released. Let me tell you, it is NOT one of those films (ahem, Renee Zellweger’s New in Town). From the [...]