What if . . . the American dream came true? To begin with, I have never read Watchmen, barely knew it existed to be honest - I heard the writing was excellent, but that was the extent of my Watchmen knowledge. This film was brutal and unapologetic, giving us a glimpse into a past much different than our current version of history, to start with Nixon is elected for over … [Read more...] about Watchmen
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.
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
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Did someone say Hybrid? I just caught this film on HBO tonight, not much going on here in South Florida, the temperature dropped below 70 so we are all huddled by our plasma screens waiting out the terrible chill. Predator was on last night, about 2 a.m., excellent movie, so I figured I would check out the latest installment. This fourth sequel in the Predator chain … [Read more...] about Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
