Backcountry is a well-acted film with a familiar premis
Foxcatcher chronicles the tragic partnership of multi-m
Hell hath no fury like a fairy whose wings have been
A few years back, Pixar built a sequel to its super popular Cars…and this attempt fell flat on most levels, from the pedestrian script to the silly story. Last year, they released Brave, a film that – while it garnered an Academy Award for Best Animated Film – was highly disappointing. The visuals were stunning, as per […]
Beautifully animated and full of potential, Brave falls short on story.
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 […]
When a martini has that perfect balance of vodka and vermouth, enhanced by chips of shaken ice and the salty touch of an olive, you record your measurements for repeated imbibing pleasure. When filet mignon is seared the appropriate length of time so that it melts in your mouth, you do your best to duplicate that touch and taste. […]
