It needs to be said, ushers used to be effective. And maybe I just happen to live in a spineless area of the country, where the men aren't men and the sheep run scared-but no, my dad was an usher in the 60s and when he flashed his light in your face and uttered the words, "You, Out!" there were no arguments. Am I alone here, do people even care that they are … [Read more...] about Movie Etiquette
Archives for April 2014
The German Doctor
"I measure and weigh what interests me." Swift shot: Based on the novel Wakolda, written by the film's director Lucia Puenzo, The German Doctor slowly beats into a terrifying conclusion. Set in 1960 Patagonia, in the German Bariloche region, a reclusive doctor makes the acquaintance of a family rewinding their lives. Loosely based on actual … [Read more...] about The German Doctor
The Raid 2
Bloody Amazing The H-Bomb: SWAT officer Rama (Iko Uwais), one of the few who survived the massive raid on an Indonesian drug lord's apartment block, is recruited into an elite unit of undercover cops. His mission: to infiltrate the largest crime family in Jakarta and expose the dirty cops on its payroll. This syndicate is run by the aging kingpin, Bangun (Tio … [Read more...] about The Raid 2
Fanboys
"You gotta find your Death Star." Swift shot: I own this film, and I have watched it many times - it's kinda like my personal Odyssey. Star Wars is more than a film - it's a way of life for me. When I heard about Fanboys, I was instantly curious . . . and concerned . . . that it would mock something I hold dear to my heart. I was ready to critically … [Read more...] about Fanboys
Rob the Mob
You steal from them, they never stop looking for you. The H-Bomb: Small time hood Tommy (Michael Pitt) is released from the joint after doing an 18 month stretch for armed robbery and returns to the Bronx with his girlfriend, Rosie (Nina Arianda), who finds him a job working the phones at a collection agency. Tommy soon grows bored with his straight gig and starts … [Read more...] about Rob the Mob