Generally, I’m suspicious of popular trends in entertainment and I avoid exposing myself to any books or movies that I perceive to be conformist, populist, or over-hyped. Most … more
Seamlessly blending together elements of multiple genres, including historical drama, action, adventure, war epic, and romance, director Michael Mann paints a beautiful and breathtaking picture of the … more
Unlike most films that fall into the science fiction category, Code 46 doesn't rely on complicated visual effects or elaborate action sequences. Instead the film takes a more internalized approach, focusing … more
From director David O. Russell (Three Kings) comes the film I ♥ Huckabees, a quirky comedy that dares to be intelligent and self-satirical. The film's screenplay, which was written by David O. … more
It's odd, but in the year 2006 there were two major motion pictures to feature stories about magicians and/or illusionists. The first film was The Illusionist, while the second film was The Prestige. … more
Director Darren Aronofsky (Pi and Requiem for a Dream) has created a niche for himself in the film industry. Much like filmmakers David Lynch, Terry Gilliam, and Vincent Ward, Darren Aronofsky explores … more
Personally, I've never been a big fan of movie musicals, though there have been a few exceptions. One of those exceptions is Joel Schumacher's marvelous film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom … more
Screenwriter and novelist William Goldman's book, The Princess Bride, was first published in 1972. For years Goldman, who wrote the screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, attempted to have … more
-This review was written in conjunction with the standard edition of the DVD, not the 2-disc Director's Cut- 2001 was a year full of outstanding films, but one film stood out … more
In 1968 Franco Zeffirelli wowed critics and audiences alike with his filmed version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The film would be one of the most sumptuous and celebrated cinematic adaptations … more
-This review pertains to the 2-disc Collector's Edition DVD of The Nightmare Before Christmas - What happens when you mix a strange combination of Walt Disney Studios … more