Archive for February 2011
The Venture Bros.: Season One DVD Review: A Very Funny Spoof of Jonny Quest
The show’s humor is similar to The Tick, a superhero spoof.
Read MoreTony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook Album Review
An outstanding showcase for the talents of everyone involved.
Read MoreFish Tank Criterion Collection DVD Review: The Struggle to Escape Family Traditions
Andrea Arnold is at the top of her game with this film.
Read MoreFish Tank Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: An Andrea Arnold Primer
Worthwhile for its lead performances and continuing improvement of Arnold, but difficult to recommend as essential viewing.
Read MoreKings of Pastry DVD Review: A Remarkably Stimulating Documentary
Each time in the kitchen feels like a life or death adventure.
Read MoreAmarcord Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Parade of Unforgettable Characters
An ode to Fellini’s childhood in a quaint Italian town in the 1930s.
Read More2 Weeks in Another Town DVD Review: Another Look at Hollywood’s Bad and Beautiful
An entertaining film about the behind-the-camera life.
Read MoreThe Departed DVD Review: Martin Scorsese’s B-Movie
The movie had many good scenes as well as a number of surprising-yet-believable plot twists; however, the story doesn’t always hold up upon examination.
Read MoreMillion Dollar Baby Movie Review: An Engaging Story About Relationships and Responsibilities
While it begins with familiar motifs from boxing films, the story veers off and becomes a serious drama about moral issues.
Read MoreBraveheart (Two-Disc Special Collector’s Edition) DVD Review: A Well-rounded Film
Director and star Mel Gibson delivers a fine performance in both roles telling the story of William Wallace.
Read MoreStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith Movie Review: An Enjoyable Thrill Ride, but Not Much More
When you go see the film, do so on the biggest screen you can.
Read MoreStill Walking Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Most Personal Film
An emotional punch that extends far beyond the actions occurring in the film.
Read MoreMission: Impossible III Movie Review: Blow Stuff Up They Do
This is not a bad collection of scenes, but it is a movie lacking in continuity.
Read MoreSpider-Man 3 Movie Review: Allows Too Many Villains to Ruin the Stew
The pieces that made this product are strong at times, but the film is just not good.
Read MoreAvatar: Extended Collector’s Edition DVD Review: A Cheesy Cartoon in More Ways Than One
If you saw Avatar on the big screen, then viewing it in a lesser form has to be a disappointment.
Read MoreYou Again Blu-ray Review: Actions Have Consequences
A good message, but not well executed.
Read MoreM Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Thriller Steeped in Social Commentary
Criterion’s two-disc set of M is a must-have for any serious film library.
Read MoreThe Wages of Fear Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Suspenseful, Intriguing Thriller
For those who enjoy substance of characters and theme with their action, Henri-Georges Clouzot’s The Wages of Fear is a great choice.
Read MoreWALL·E (Three-Disc Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Grand Adventure
The gang at Pixar, led by director and co-writer Andrew Stanton, continuing their high level of quality, animated filmmaking with a multi-layered futuristic tale about life and love.
Read MoreThe Doors 40th Anniversary Celebration: Live from the Sunset Strip, 2006
The night I met (two of) The Doors.
Read MoreThe TCM Classic Film Festival 2010: A Festival Is Born
The festival’s programming spanned the medium’s history, and as a bonus, many of the selections featured introductions and Q&A’s from participants, their relatives, and peers.
Read MoreTerminator Salvation Movie Review: An Adequate Continuation of the Franchise
Director McG delivers an over-the-top, frenetic, action-packed movie.
Read MoreStill Walking Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Masterpiece of Japanese Cinema
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s sixth film is a modern classic.
Read MoreBatman: Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review: Deserves a Spot in the Pantheon of Animated Superhero Offerings
A worthy addition to your DVD shelf, especially if you’re a big Batman fan.
Read MoreThe Batman: Double Feature DVD Review: A Couple Crossovers
Both movies are entertaining and well done.
Read MoreSuperman / Batman: Public Enemies Blu-ray Review: A Lot of Comic-Book Fun
It’s a good team-up story, and there’s plenty of action.
Read MoreBook Review: Devil May Care by Sebastian Faulks writing as Ian Fleming
Some good elements for those who enjoy the spy genre, but its flaws ultimately cause it to fall flat.
Read MoreConviction (2010) DVD Review: The True Story of a Sister’s Love and Sacrifice
People will do extraordinary things when faced with extreme challenges.
Read MoreBook Review: James Bond: The Union Trilogy by Raymond Benson
Benson demonstrates himself to be a capable chronicler of James Bond with these stories.
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