“This Means War” is a shining example of how you can put together a good, talented cast and still end up with totally crappy movie. Hollywood is filled with wonderful actresses and actors who blow us away with their acting chops. But I’m a firm believer that you’re only as good as your material. Of … Continue reading
“The Seven Year Itch” – 4 STARS
Acclaimed director Billy Wilder’s “The Seven Year Itch” was a movie that at the time drove the Motion Picture Production Code enforcers crazy. As risqué and seductive as the film was, it’s based on a much edgier play by George Axelrod. Wilder co-wrote the screenplay with Axelrod and ended up making several changes to satisfy … Continue reading
Flaunt It or Flush It? – Summer Movies 2013
It’s hard to believe but it’s already time for the summer movie season. The year didn’t start off on a good note but things did pick up a little during the spring. I saw several good movies since the first of March. But now it’s money time both literally and figuratively. The summer time brings … Continue reading
5 Phenomenal Movie Helicopter Scenes
As goofy as this probably sounds, I love a good helicopter scene. I know it’s weird but I’ve been amazed at some of the great moments in movies that involve helicopters. In fact, you can sometimes find fantastic helicopter scenes in movies that aren’t necessarily that good. In light of that I’ve decided we would … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Mud”
After just two feature films Jeff Nichols has become a director whose name instantly attracts my attention. His first film “Shotgun Stories” was a real and gritty look at rural southern life. His next movie “Take Shelter” was a powerful and potent look at mental illness and its effects on a working class family. It … Continue reading
The Keith & the Movies Valhalla Induction
The Keith & the Movies Valhalla is a place of tribute for those movies that I hold in the highest regard. These are films that embody everything that is great about motion pictures. These are the best of the best – movies that I truly love and that stand above the rest. There are many … Continue reading
