ReviewsDec 10, 2012
DICK TRACY - Blu-ray review
Here’s one for the trivia games: What movie did Warren Beatty make after he and Dustin Hoffman stunk up the theaters with “Ishtar,” Elaine May’s contemporized version of the old Crosby-Hope “road” pic
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ReviewsDec 09, 2012
THE DUST BOWL - Blu-ray review
From his break-through documentary “The Civil War” to this, his latest work for PBS, filmmaker Ken Burns has shown an unrivaled gift for finding the telling human detail in larger events of history. W
ReviewsDec 06, 2012
HITCHCOCK - Theatrical review
A beautiful, blonde woman is taking a shower in a movie shown in a theater. The theater audience calmly watches her. Screechy music begins to play. A man stands outside the theater doors, listening to
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