Aug 17, 2013 | Movie Reviews
The first “Kick-Ass” was a surprsingly fun comic book movie about an every day teen trying to become a superhero. The film, with its outlandish violence, poked fun at how ridiculous an idea being a superhero really was. Throw in the fact that the only...
Aug 9, 2013 | Movie Reviews
“We’re the Millers” Funnier than Expected When a comedy is released late in the summer season, like “We’re the Millers,” it’s usually a troublesome sign. The studio is just dumping the film into theaters, hoping it might make...
Aug 7, 2013 | Movie Reviews
“2 Guns” Nothing More than a Paycheck Ride Fade in. Two cops from opposite ends of the spectrum in every way – looks, demeanor, even department – are framed by drug dealers or their boss, forcing the pair to go on the run and clear their names....
Jul 27, 2013 | Movie Reviews
“Fruitvale Station” Heartbreaking and Timely From the opening frames of “Fruitvale Station,” you know you’re in for a film full of dread and heartbreak. Based on the true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old African American living in...
Jul 26, 2013 | Movie Reviews
The United States’ Royal Baby: Celebrating Fifty Years of JFK’s “Silly Bastard” Phone Call One of the most popular US Presidential phone call recordings celebrates its 50th birthday on July 25, 2013. In the phone call, recorded on July 25,...
Jul 22, 2013 | Movie Reviews
Pacific Rim Yes, Mr. Del Toro! Yes! Do you like robots? Do you like giant robots? Do you like giant aliens? Well, you wouldn’t by chance like giant robots fighting giant aliens, would you? Well that is EXACTLY what this film is. Giant robot on alien action and it is...