Why mixing sub-genres is never a good idea. The H-Bomb: A gang of annoying douche bags, who typically earn money by selling videos of themselves sharking women, are hired to break into a house and steal a videotape. They're not told exactly what the tape is, just that they'll know it when they see it. So they break into the place, and find an old man dead in the living … [Read more...] about V/H/S
Archives for December 2012
Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino is back with his latest opus, Django Unchained. The best way to describe Django Unchained is by looking at it as a cross between a Spaghetti Western and Kill Bill. The dialogue, as in most of Tarantino's films, is fast and well delivered. The blood also flows like most of the Tarantino movies we have grown to love, and understand, where the … [Read more...] about Django Unchained
Parental Guidance
When old-school parenting meets new-school parenting, buckle up because it’s going to be a wild ride!! I’m pretty sure Billy Crystal is funny 24/7. He is great in all the movies I’ve seen him in, and even when you don’t see him, you only hear him (a la “Monsters Inc” and the upcoming “Monsters University”). Artie Decker (Billy Crystal) loves his job as a minor-league baseball … [Read more...] about Parental Guidance
The Guilt Trip
Would you listen to your mother? Swift shot: Life is about making memories, and if you can share more laughs than tears, consider yourself blessed. When I was around 8, my mom took me to a movie called Yentl....despite that fact, we are still incredibly close to this day. Yes, I know Yentl was a fine film, but not to a kid whose favorite film back then was Raiders of … [Read more...] about The Guilt Trip
This is 40
Married life is a bitch. The H-Bomb: Quasi-hip married couple Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann aka Mrs. Judd Apatow), two supporting characters from Knocked Up (which I haven't seen), now get their own movie set during the turbulent week in which they both turn 40 (at least Pete is, Debbie's year of birth tends to fluctuate). As if hitting the big 4-0 isn't … [Read more...] about This is 40