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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Wanted (2008): 1 of 27
If I knew nothing at all about WANTED before sitting down in my theatre seat, with the opening frame, I would know all that I needed to know to solidify my belief that not only did I want to see this film, I needed to see this film. A huge fan of director Timur Bekmambetov, it only takes a second of frame to know that he is t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Lookout: 1 of 8
I am a great admirer of screenwriter Scott Frank. Having penned the 2004 remake of the Jimmy Stewart classic "Flight of the Phoenix", adapted Elmore Leonard novels like "Get Shorty" and "Out of Sight" and even scripted original works such as "Little Man Tate", Scott Frank is a master at big screen suspense and character devel... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Death at a Funeral: 1 of 6
Director Frank Oz says it best. On being given this script, "I just laughed out loud. And, I was touched by the story." For myself, from the film's opening frame, I was chuckling, laughing, chortling and snickering, before ultimately breaking into side splitting, tears rolling down my face laughter. Similar in the comedic sty... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Hellboy II: The Golden Army: 2 of 5
There's nothing quite like a closing gala at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Always a guaranteed great time, festival goers are also guaranteed an exclusive sneak preview of what is often one of the hottest tickets of the upcoming summer releases. And this year was no exception as those of us lucky enough to have closing night... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Wackness: 1 of 2
Obviously more than a few of you took heed of my Los Angeles Film Festival recommendations for "Must See Festival Films" and caught the sneak preview of THE WACKNESS, as by the Festival's close on June 29, THE WACKNESS whacked its competition in the Audience Award portion of the Festival and walked away with the Audience Awar... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Antibodies: 1 of 1
There are times when nothing is more enjoyable than a gripping, creepy, psychological thriller. You know the kind. The ones that have you afraid to sit in the dark - alone (or in my case, alone is preferable to the ex-boyfriend). The ones with a visceral and vicious edge to them. The ones that have you expecting Anthony Hopki... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 24 of 40
It has long been said that all good things come to those who wait. Well, we've waited 19 years for Harrison Ford to don his fedora and crack his whip and let me tell you, Ford and company more than prove that INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL was well worth any wait! Not skipping a beat, Harrison Ford is stil... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Savage Grace: 6 of 9
On November 11, 1972, Barbara Daly Baekeland was murdered by her 25 year old son, Antony, in their London home. Not just "any" murder, this one garnered international attention as Barbara was not just "any" wealthy socialite. She was the ex-wife of Brooks Baekeland, grandson of Leon Baekeland, founder of Bakelite plastic, a p... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Bratz: 2 of 3
To many, the word "bratz" (or, brats as the case may be) brings to mind pesky little brothers and sisters (or in my case, adult ones) or spoiled unruly children. But to little girls and tweens around the world, say the word "bratz" and instantly, you will get a dissertation on the world of Jade, Cloe, Yasmin and Sasha as Brat... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Sunshine: 13 of 13
I am often asked who are some of my favorite directors. That's a tough question as the list is constantly changing, covering so many different genres and 100 years of film. But, as in life itself, the cream always rises to the top and without batting an eye, I will always name Danny Boyle. Diverse and eclectic in his choices,... More..