Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: In general, I’m a fan of fairy tailish, revisionist history. So long as the film includes enough farcical moments to subtly remind the audience that it is not watching a biopic or docudrama, I see no harm. Inglourious Basterds might be the prime example of this gimmick done well. From the beginning of […]
What can knock Snow White and the Huntsman and Men in Black III from their blockbustery perches? Perhaps a tale about the quest for the origins of our existence. The kids are also sure to flock to the latest installment in the we’re-not-Pixar-but-we’re-trying movie studio franchise. If you’re looking for something filled with quirky, mordant, eerie people — or […]
Not sure if any of these will not Men in Black III from the top spot, though this weekend’s openings might drive people in droves to Battleship, which is still looking to lose about $200 million domestically. Taylor Kitsch really needs to find a new agent. John Carter + Battleship = career napalm. However, if you’re in […]
Hang on to your cliches folks! Men in Black III is sure to challenge them all and include a few that left at the end of last decade, like any reference to Andy Warhol, free love, televisions, record players. If giving Scientology money isn’t your bag, check out Orin Peli’s new horror flick, one guaranteed to keep you […]
This weekend brings us the latest installment in the two-hour-commercial genre, a bunch of people popping out progeny, an exploration of men and their grooming habits throughout the years, and Sam Jackson kicking ass — this time without the aid of a raging green monster or an iron-clad playboy / philanthropist. Battleship: I understand the logic of […]
Last weekend was ruled by The Avengers, and it’s probably a good bet that most production companies assumed this would be the case. I’m sure that Dark Shadows will draw a decent crowd, but it would be safe to bet on Marvel’s superhero cavalcade to continue conquering the box office. Dark Shadows: The love affair between Johnny […]
This week brings us Cusack as Poe and a number of literary references. It also portends the dangers of long term engagements in the presence of sickly relatives. On the lighter side, there are claymated pirates looking to pillory foes and wreak gentle havoc on the high seas. Payback: Just in case you weren’t aware how much […]
If Titanic is re-released in 3D under the guise of marking its 100-year anniversary, why should movies like Refer Madness, Dazed and Confused, or Cheech and Chong be re-released each April 20th? Perhaps a movie could be alternated every year. Just something to think about Hollywood. Either way, this week, you can watch Steve Harvey self-promote, a tale of a […]
Welcome to Friday the 13th, and if you’re not up for a marathon of slasher flicks, there’s a new horror film looking to parody its genre. For the kids, there’s also a new Farrelly Brothers film that reimagines the Three Stooges. Could be fun if you’re under ten, but don’t expect a threesome version of Harry and […]
Just in case you missed it in 1997, Titanic is being released, this time replete with 3D gimmickry. Now you can see Kate Winslet’s breast lunging out of the screen, and the giant iceberg might just appear to be “dead ahead!” If those don’t tickle your fancy, DiCaprio’s icicle body will surely look magnificent in its 3D glory […]