Decent fantasy movie, probably one step away from a kiddy movie, but still decent. This film captures the life of a down-to-earth girl with the face of a pig, an old family curse dooms her to be different until one of her own kind (a blue blood) loves her with all their heart. The message is nice, it is about acceptance and following your heart despite your status or … [Read more...] about Penelope
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The Dark Knight
Dark Knight is truly an exceptional film, it will go down as one of the top grossing films of our lifetime, and yet, it is a comic book story, a blockbuster destined to challenge the Academy's standards and practices. If Heath Ledger doesn't get an Oscar for this performance, would it really surprise the everyday moviegoer? Of course not; this is not an Oscar … [Read more...] about The Dark Knight
Pineapple Express
Funny as hell, assuming hell would be a funny place that is...no, wait, dude, what? Seriously though, this film had everything but T&A, it starts off with a twist and a brilliantly acted scene by SNL's Bill Hader sets the pace for the rest of the film. We follow the somewhat crappy existence of a thirty-something process servant (Seth Rogen), no, wait, server who needs … [Read more...] about Pineapple Express
Sixty Six
Bernie Rubens (Gregg Sulkin) is a bookish 12 year old Jewish boy studying for his bar mitzvah. After having experienced his obnoxious brother Alvie's (Ben Newton) more opulent one, Bernie anticipates no less extravagance for his. Bernie's grandiose expectations are tempered however, when he discovers the 1966 World Cup Final coincides with his big day and takes great pains to … [Read more...] about Sixty Six
Lust, Caution
Ang Lee delivers a powerful telling of a simple short story set in China during World War II. This period drama centers around young artists conflicts, while the most dramatic conflict of their lives surrounds them. Driven by loyalty for country, and passion of honor, betrayal and lust drives this fascinating cinematic story. There is a quenching to know if these people … [Read more...] about Lust, Caution
