Been there, conquered that – For everything that Pixar Animation has done the past 16 years in film, the one thing they have succeeded with the most is originality.
Politics and war just never seem to go away, do they? No matter what phase ends and which one begins, chatter always seems to linger making my DVD pick this
Strange Days – Well, I never thought it go this far. But, four films and $3 billion dollars later, this series is on its way as becoming quite the
Been there, done that? Comedies are a funny thing, no pun intended. Sometimes the timing is spot on and other times it’s just a little off. But, either way
A handful of hype – All bets are off when you get to number five in a series, as pretty much everything has been done and said the first four
Creating any film around extreme sports like surfing and skateboarding is no easy task, which is why you see more documentaries within this unique genre. Sure, there have been
Old politics reborn – It’s funny how some things never change. Just when you think we’ve seen it all when it comes to politics in this country, Robert Redford
Going in blind – I know I may not always say it, but going into a film with little to no background can truly set a unique tone. Sure,
Poor standard – It’s hard to know how films “truly” get green lit in Hollywood, but sometimes I wonder who is making some of these decisions. Everything doesn’t have
A new age of filmmaking – For those wondering where Hollywood is going the next 10 years, just watch any Zack Snyder film. Here’s a guy that on the
Outer limits – Anytime a new genre is created to categorize your film, you’re in trouble. So, while I would like to get on board with the genre ‘techno-thriller,’ I
The name game – I’ve always contended that a title can make or break a film as it’s the first chance to create some buzz. Because the last thing any new
Curving the grade – Considering it’s been over three months since the last comic book adaptation on the big screen, I guess we should all rejoice. But, that’s only
I’ll be honest, searching for a DVD this week was not easy, but when I look back on past Oscar race’s and the film’s that get snubbed, “Munich” seems
An English curse – Trying to predict the eventual success or demise of any British film can be one of the hardest things to do. The reason for this
A Western way of life – It’s so easy to forget Westerns and what they have meant to Hollywood over the years. But, the reality is, Westerns are what
Perfection to a fault – It’s no secret that the world of ballet is one that is more complex than many of us realize. With that said, it’s still an ‘art
It’s not often a director brings his hometown into his films, from both a realistic and reference standpoint. Martin Scorsese has done this, using the backdrop of NYC at