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.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is an obsessive spender with an overstuffed closet and a passion for fashion. Like Sex in the City, this romantic comedy takes place in NYC, however, this film departs from the fabulous 4 fashionistas who are mature and successful and instead follows young Rebecca as she struggles to make her way to the top as a journalist and ultimately land her … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Shopaholic
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
Saints and Soldiers
For the fallen...but not forgotten. Saints and Soldiers tells the true story of a US Army battalion forced to surrender behind enemy lines during the fierce battle of the bulge, Hitler’s last ditch offensive to secure his dwindling supply lines in allied-controlled Europe. One can almost imagine the soul-less mind of the commanding officer as he read the order to take … [Read more...] about Saints and Soldiers
