ReviewsDec 05, 2012
TELL NO ONE - Blu-ray review
Guillaume Canet is an actor turned director seemingly taking the same career path as Ben Affleck. Both at one time were considered heartthrobs but have now focused more on directing mature thrillers w
ReviewsDec 05, 2012
THE WATCH - Blu-ray review
Few films have successfully mined the territory of high concept special effects comedy since the genre-shaping release of “Ghostbusters” in 1984. That film’s singular blend of eye-popping effects, def
ReviewsDec 04, 2012
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN - Blu-ray review
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” isn’t really so odd. A junior-high age kid gets picked on at school, he falls for a girl who’s taller and more popular than he is, he plays soccer (sort of), and de
ReviewsDec 04, 2012
CRONOS: THE CRITERION COLLECTION - Blu-ray review
I really want to like Guillermo del Toro's films. He seems like a very likeable man who supplies geek chic that isn't drenched in pop culture irony. He produces thoughtful genre films that adhere to t
ReviewsDec 04, 2012
LIFE OF PI - Theatrical review
Toward its memorable climax, Pi Patel (Irfan Khan), the lead protagonist and narrator of director Ang Lee’s 2012 film “Life of Pi,” explains the meaning of his journey at sea by saying, “Without Richa
ReviewsDec 04, 2012
ATTACK OF THE CLONES, REVENGE OF THE SITH 3D Theatrical Release Dates Confirmed
Lucasfilm has confirmed the new theatrical release dates for the upcoming 3D versions of the next two films in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" will release,
ReviewsDec 03, 2012
TED - Blu-ray review
You have to wonder if Seth MacFarlane ever has time to sleep. The man has built himself an animation empire at Fox as the creator of "Family Guy," "American Dad," and "The Cleveland Show. " He writes,
ReviewsDec 03, 2012
HEAVEN'S GATE - Blu-ray review
I can't imagine anyone watching “Heaven's Gate” (1980) for the first time on this Criterion Blu-ray would identify it as the “unqualified disaster” Vincent Canby labeled it upon its release, a label a
ReviewsDec 02, 2012
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (10th anniversary) - Blu-ray review
The story of **“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”**revolves around Toula Portakalos (Nia Vardalos), a plain wallflower that is part of a vibrantly Greek family living in the suburbs of Chicago. After a brief
ReviewsDec 01, 2012
RISTORANTE PARADISO - DVD review
What starts out as a quest to confront her mother turns into a new life and new family for Nicoletta, the heroine of "Ristorante Paradiso," the first title released by Nozomi under their new "Lucky Pe
ReviewsNov 28, 2012
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (25th Anniversary) - Blu-ray review
"Those aren't pillows! " After writing, directing, and producing a string of comedy hits about teenagers, John Hughes ("Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," "Pretty in Pink," "Ferris Bueller's Day
ReviewsNov 27, 2012
THE COTTAGE - DVD review
Usually it is fairly easy to categorize most good films. They fit into either main genres or sub genres that have niche but clearly defined audiences. It gets harder when a movie has the potential to