“The Deep Blue Sea” is a British drama written and directed by Terence Davies and based on a play of the same name by Terence Rattigan. It’s an interesting character-driven story about a struggling woman who’s wedged between a passionless marriage and a passion-fueled romance. It’s not a bold or extravagant picture but it’s a … Continue reading
REVIEW: “THEM!” (1954)
I’ve recently started revisiting some of the 1950’s sci-fi classics. I remember growing up and watching many of these films whenever I had the chance (which wasn’t often in the days of no cable TV and only three watchable local channels). The 50’s and early 60’s sci-fi genre saw mankind up against everything from huge … Continue reading
5 Phenomenal Movie Haircuts (that are so bad, they’re good)
I had a tough time putting this list together. First off you have the iconic haircuts – haircuts that aren’t exactly bad but have an iconic status in cinema. But then you have those that are just so bad that they’re good – those wacky haircuts that defy common sense. But even though these are … Continue reading
REVISITING “THE HUNGER GAMES” – 3.5 STARS
With this week’s release of the incredibly popular “The Hunger Games” on DVD and Blu-Ray, I had a chance to see it for a second time. I thought it would be fun to share my review of the movie again for those who may be newer to my blog. What are your thoughts on this … Continue reading
“THE EXPENDABLES 2” – 4 STARS
Ok, let’s get one thing out of the way first. Anyone who is going into “The Expendables 2” expecting a deep, penetrating narrative and Oscar caliber performances are clearly going for all the wrong reasons. This sequel to Sylvester Stallone’s 2010 film is bigger, louder, and for my money better than the first picture and … Continue reading
“THE RAID: REDEMPTION” – 3.5 STARS
Relentless, brutal, and unapologetic. These are three words that perfectly describe writer and director Gareth Evans’ Indonesian action picture “The Raid: Redemption”. This isn’t a movie for the faint of heart. It’s a bloody ballet filled with kicks, punches, broken bones, blades, and bullets. The action is furious and non-stop and Evans makes no bones … Continue reading
