X-Men Origins: Wolverine – how do you disappoint like this?
They had the opportunity to craft a riveting origin story, but they blew it.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine – how do you disappoint like this?
The Hurt Locker – war is a drug
An Iraq war film with a different narrative explores how facing death can be addictive.
Valkyrie – historical pic done right
“Valkyrie” is a thriller directed by Bryan Singer that details the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler, featuring Tom Cruise’s portrayal of key conspirator Claus von Stauffenberg.
Best Film 2008
My Award for Best Film of 2008 goes to *drumroll*: The Dark Knight. I never finished my review at the time of this film’s release, […]
The West Wing revisited
Rediscovering “The West Wing,” praising its leadership portrayal, intertwined with a surreal memory of September 11, 2001’s world-changing event.
When in Rome…
I watched the first episode of Season 2 of HBO’s Rome and am happy to see that its record of violence, sex and plotting still […]
Bond, James Bond: is Casino Royale the reboot he needs?
“In the beginning” films are all the rage at the moment. Batman Begins, X-Men et al delight in telling us how their heroes started in […]
Saints and Soldiers: when real war spawns fiction
Saints and Soldiers tells the story of a group of US soldiers in World War II who survive the infamous Malmedy Massacre and, stuck behind enemy […]
Sleepy Hollow DVD
Tim Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow” DVD delivers a darkly entertaining tale featuring Johnny Depp’s eccentric detective. The DVD includes behind-the-scenes extras and showcases Burton’s distinctive visual and storytelling mastery.