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
The Lego Movie is a brilliant cliché. The story is far from novel as we follow average construction worker Emmitt on his journey to be relevant. Much like an animated version of The Matrix, The Lego Movie’s easy-to-assemble Neo’s most formidable enemy is his own self-doubt and the resonating skepticism from those that surround him. This lifting […]
Desolation of Smaug will become the most memorable chapter, but this doesn’t make it any more substantial than the first.
Jackson brings to life the young Bilbo Baggins.
(Take 5 is a recurring column in which we gather up five of our favorite Movies About Gladiators contributors and ask them a few questions about cinema. This edition is extra special because we have six people answering. Below are their responses.) 1. Why is it seemingly so difficult to make a successful trilogy? Dustin Freeley: For […]
Despite the normal mediocrity of the Oscars, the nomination announcements on January 24th might add some intrigue to the oft-banal spectacle. The ultimate question will be whether or not Andy Serkis will receive a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his turn as Caeser in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. According to a report in last […]
This image is likely too small to get anything but the gist of the concept/joke, so click on this link back to the original, giant-sized one (which comes from the excellent xkcd) to really delve into the whole thing, but the juxtaposition of Lord of the Rings and 12 Angry Men is good times. I like good […]
