When I got to the theater at 9:00 for the 9:30 screening of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”, I was amazed to see that there was already a line of devoted fans waiting to see the midnight viewing of the concert movie. I guess I shouldn’t really have been surprised, because it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you are from, you have somehow been influenced by Michael … [Read more...] about This is It
Drama
Marathon Man
"Is it safe?" Swift shot: Marathon Man will have you wondering where the grit went over thirty years of film-making. This film bleeds angst and delivers drama and real suspense. Several times throughout the film I had to take a breather and say, Holy Shit that was awesome! I can't believe I never bothered to watch this one before. John Schlesinger … [Read more...] about Marathon Man
Crossing Over
The H-Bomb: How in the hell did a movie starring Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, and Ray Liotta get dumped straight to DVD? Isn't Harrison Ford one of the most bankable stars working today? Why then, have you (most likely) never even heard of this film? Sadly, there is a very good reason... South African born writer/director Wayne Kramer made a big splash a few years ago with "The … [Read more...] about Crossing Over
The Lives of Others
The REAL 1984 Swift shot: Mired in suspense and intrigue, The Lives of Others reminds us that socialism comes with a hefty price. There will always be corruption in the lies of others as idealism fails to achieve results. Monotony is a tool Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck wields effectively, but long-winded in many places which will fail to … [Read more...] about The Lives of Others
Fame
I've said it before and I'll say it again...Hollywood has run out of ideas!! That's why movies keep being remade. The latest remake, "Fame", an updated version of the musical which was originally released in 1980, is in theaters now. I haven't seen the original "Fame" in a long time, so this review is going to focus on the 2009 edition. "Fame" follows a group … [Read more...] about Fame
