This ain't NBC's Heroes "Movers." "Pushers." "Watchers." These code names are but a few on a list of many assigned to people gifted with extraordinary powers. Powers like moving objects with their minds, or influencing people's thoughts, these are powers I'd covet, though there are plenty more that make me second guess my wish list. Governments around the world have … [Read more...] about Push
Archives for February 2009
Fired Up
I'm - not laughing, I'm I'm not laughing. Lame, moronic teeny bopper waste of money and time. I mean, obviously I wasn't expecting too much, let's be real. It wasn't like I was forced to watch this film, but since I hit puberty 20 years ago I really found the jokes and comedy beneath me. I am sure someone out there will really like this film, no doubt a … [Read more...] about Fired Up
W.
Cast the first Stone. Let me begin by saying that I typically try to avoid politics in my reviews, but I will offer you two reviews today, one an earnest critique of the film aspect of Stone's work, the other review will contain a highly partisan opinion of the screenplay as it pertains to my beliefs. The Film Itself: Oliver Stone's biopic of a sitting U.S. President … [Read more...] about W.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is an obsessive spender with an overstuffed closet and a passion for fashion. Like Sex in the City, this romantic comedy takes place in NYC, however, this film departs from the fabulous 4 fashionistas who are mature and successful and instead follows young Rebecca as she struggles to make her way to the top as a journalist and ultimately land her … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Shopaholic
Funny Games
Bowdlerized, yet baleful. Terrifying yes, but gut-wrenching, no. Almost all of the violence takes place off-stage, as with the classic ekkyklema of Greek theatre. For a critique of violence I wouldn't expect anything less I suppose. Dramatic asides are used throughout which really detract from the action, yes, it is supposed to be a nod to … [Read more...] about Funny Games