Over the last few years, we have been inundated with movies about the Iraq War; "In the Valley of Elah", "Stop-Loss", and Brian DePalma's atrocious "Redacted", among others. They've been, for the most part, preachy, heavy handed polemics and they all dropped dead at the Box Office. I'm of the opinion that the movie going public just isn't interested in movies about the Iraq … [Read more...] about The Hurt Locker
Drama
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
"Wands out, Harry." What can anyone say about Harry Potter without sounding like a pretentious weenie or a nerd? I ask you, what? The Half-Blood Prince is another intriguing chapter in the life of Harry Potter; J.K. Rowlings' character masterfully appears straight from your mind's eye to the silver screen for the sixth time! Yes, that's right, the same … [Read more...] about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Marley and Me
Not doggone funny; has moments of tremendous warmth. Interesting look back at the 90s through a transplanted South Floridian's eyes. Marley and Me tells a story with believable characters challenged with simple, yet global issues most of us will relate to at some point in life. Set in South Florida, (where I am both from and live in still) this film will take you back … [Read more...] about Marley and Me
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
"Tell your stupid story . . . and die already!" - Elaine Benis on the English Patient Benjamin Button takes you on a long, pointless journey with a passionless void of cliched themes and uninspired screen-writing. So many other critics have labeled this a rip-off of Forrest Gump, but as this film was based on a Fitzgerald work, I guess it would be the other way … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Angels & Demons
"Be careful; these are men of God." Dan Brown's latest adapted film is slightly altered from the novel but fares well in theater form. The suspense is set in just one night, one terrible night following a horrific week for the Vatican. The pope is dead and conclave must begin to elect a new pope, cardinals travel from every nation serving the (as the film reminds us twice) … [Read more...] about Angels & Demons
