On the surface there’s nothing about the 2001 romantic musical “Moulin Rouge!” that would draw me to it. I’m overly picky and less enthusiastic about musicals than any other movie genre. Baz Luhrmann’s schizophrenic style of filmmaking isn’t something I naturally gravitate towards. Also Nicole Kidman is an actress that I appreciate but who has … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Fast and Furious 6”
I’ve tried on a few occasions to watch the earlier movies in the Fast and Furious franchise but I could never get into it. The whole underground street racing scene has never appealed to me and the barrage of Skittles colored cars and bikini-clad women gyrating in slow motion got old quick. Now clearly the … Continue reading
5 Phenomenally Heartbreaking Movie Set Tragedies
A lot of my Phenomenal 5 lists have been fun, playful, or downright silly. Others have focused on actors, actresses, or different movie years. This week I’m taking a more somber tone and looking at some of the saddest moments in filmmaking. So much time and effort are put into making the movies that we … Continue reading
Your Voices: On Keith & the Movies
Possibly the coolest thing about doing this site is the thought that people may actually enjoy reading what I write. Obviously that isn’t the driving force behind writing but in terms of movie blogging it does make a difference to me. That’s why every comment, every visit, and every ‘like’ brings a smile to my … Continue reading
The Public Movie Defender – “Terminator Salvation”
The idea behind The Public Movie Defender is to take up the cause of a particular movie that I believe is better than the majority of reviews it has received. These are movies which I feel are worth either a second look or at least a more open examination considering the predominantly negative opinions of … Continue reading
K & M Commentary – The Challenges of the Franchise Reboot
Even the most casual moviegoer can recognize that the reboot and remake bug has spread through almost all of Hollywood. Remakes must be the believed remedy for Hollywood’s current bouts with lack of originality and general lack of inspiration. We seem to get loads of them each year. In 2013 alone we get “Lone Ranger”, … Continue reading
