“Truth is a luxury.” The H-Bomb: In 1966, Mossad agents Rachel (Jessica Chastain), David (Sam Worthington), and Stephan (Marton Csokas), are sent into East Berlin to track down and apprehend Dr. Bernhardt (Jesper Christensen), a Nazi war criminal known as the “Surgeon of Birkenau”. Their mission goes awry when the dear doctor ends up dead after an escape attempt, but … [Read more...] about The Debt
Reviews
Off the Boulevard
"It's the only business I know of where you have to work . . . HARD in order to work." - Troy Duffy, Creator of "The Boondock Saints" Swift shot: What does it mean to be an independent artist? This is the question posed throughout the film as we follow the hero's path through the dark forest of their own struggles to "make it". Using classic examples of the works of … [Read more...] about Off the Boulevard
Apollo 18
“Sometimes when I look out these little windows, I get the feeling there’s something out there looking back at us.” The H-Bomb: Okay, just to get it out of the way, since I know it’s what we’re all thinking about: “Apollo 18” is exactly what the trailers make it look like… yet another “found footage” horror film. It’s “Paranormal Activity” in space, “Blair Witch” on the … [Read more...] about Apollo 18
The Lion King – 3D
"Look at the stars. The great kings of the past are up there, watching over us." Swift shot: When you think of a flawless film, I dare anyone say "The Lion King" isn't first on your list - especially for fathers with sons. Personally, this used to just be a great film, until two things happened to me: I lost my father and I became a father of a wonderful cub myself. … [Read more...] about The Lion King – 3D
The Ward
The H-Bomb: When I think of the big shot, or elite, horror film directors; the Cravens, the Hoopers, the Romeros, I recall the few great films that they’ve made, then I remember how sadly uneven they tend to be. For every good film Wes Craven puts out, he makes at least two crappy ones. Most of Tobe Hooper’s resume, post-“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, just makes me want to cry, and … [Read more...] about The Ward
