Seven Psychopaths Plot: Marty (Colin Farrell) is trying to finish a screenplay titled "Seven Psychopaths." His writing stalls due to a bout of writers block, and unintentionally becoming involved in a serious mess his best friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) created. Billy is a professional dog-snatcher with his partner in crime Hans (Christopher Walken)...they steal dogs… Continue reading Toronto Film Festival–Part 2
Toronto International Film Fest — Part 1
With the Venice, Telluride, Cannes and New York Film Festivals, the buzz has spread that Oscar season does not begin until the kickoff of the Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF has screened the past five Best Picture winners, and critics are already making their Oscar predictions. The 10-day festival concluded last week, but this is… Continue reading Toronto International Film Fest — Part 1
Killer Joe: A Must-See Dark Comedy Experience
Drugs, money, sex, violence, nudity, criminal schemes gone wrong. Everything you've seen before, but Killer Joe packs a punch so brutal that I'm still trying to process what I watched. And more importantly, I don't remember the last movie I saw that left me so speechless in a theater. Whether you love it or hate… Continue reading Killer Joe: A Must-See Dark Comedy Experience
I Am Legend: Book vs. Movie Analysis
Last night I finished reading I Am Legend. I picked it up mostly because I read about the alternate ending of the Will Smith movie, which some criticized for not following the spirit of the book. I have mixed feelings. (warning: spoilers for both the book and movie follow) In the pro-book corner: Conceptually, I'd… Continue reading I Am Legend: Book vs. Movie Analysis
Blogathon — A Little Questionnaire
Cinemaniac Reviews is hosting a blogathon questionnaire.
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Mythology in Movies: The Norse
Unlike Greek mythology, which was characterized by the meddling of gods in the affairs of mortals, Norse mythology centered more on the gods' conflicts with each other and with other mythical beings, such as giants, world-encompassing sea monsters, eight-legged horses, dwarves, and elves. While not quite as popular as Greek myths, tales of Norse gods have… Continue reading Mythology in Movies: The Norse
Young Adult – A Lost Soul To Root For
"Sometimes in order to heal...a few people need to get hurt." The advertising campaign for Young Adult gave audiences the misconception that this would be another midlife crisis comedy. It's not. Its realistic honesty delves into dark territory, digging deep into a place we’ve all been to, whether we acknowledge it or not. Mavis Garey… Continue reading Young Adult – A Lost Soul To Root For
Mythology in Movies: The Greeks
I've always loved myths and legends - Greek, Roman, Norse, Arthurian. As a kid I read and re-read fascinating stories, punctuated by beautiful artwork, in D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths, Usborne's Norse Myths and Legends, Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy. Eventually I graduated to reading the classics, listening to Wagner's Ring Cycle, and playing Wrath of the… Continue reading Mythology in Movies: The Greeks
The selection of horror movies on Instant Watch is pretty dismal.
I spent the majority of last week buried under a pile of phlegmy tissues. Which means lots of Netflix. With the exception of two brief interludes (for Fifth Element and... Morning Glory....), for some reason those sickbed hours were spent wholly within the Instant Watch trove of horror films. In case you a) cancelled your Netflix… Continue reading The selection of horror movies on Instant Watch is pretty dismal.
The Bourne Legacy is FANTASTIC
This movie is exactly what it needed to be. I know some people are disappointed about Matt Damon's absence from the newest Bourne installment, but frankly, I don't miss him. The first three movies were great, but (particularly after TDKR) I really am not interested in seeing anymore despondent, heartbroken, angry bad-ass types beating up… Continue reading The Bourne Legacy is FANTASTIC
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