Cinema Sentries

A haunting, and interesting subject gets mired down by the director Carol Morley.

As fake and one-sided as Stan’s toupee, but also just as entertaining.

The Eagle will provide male bonding, epic trekking, and blue-painted maniacs, but don’t go looking for historical accuracy.

The newly-remastered, long-anticipated release of this Clark Gable-Jean Harlow Pre-Code classic was worth the wait.

The film loves its pretty cast but forgets it has a story to tell.

The newest batch of episodes, taken from 1979-1984, offers adult fans a selection of memorable episodes that are equally fun and bittersweet.

Though I’m glad I saw the actual movie, I can’t say it is entertaining or satisfying.

An homage to classic horror, pulp, and supernatural tales that’s absolutely worth your time.

“The only new things in the world is the history you don’t know” – Harry S. Truman

A look at the legacy of a man and his music.

An honest portrayal of girls during the awkward teenage years.

Charlie Brown and the gang are ready to play ball, but this collection of Peanuts shorts is not all fun and games.

What may have sounded like an interesting premise on paper ended up as an absolute mess by the time it hit the screen.

Don’t think twice, this film is more than alright.

An examination of the modern technological breakthroughs that promise a “brave new world” for humankind.

If films like this are your sort of thing, it will make a great addition to your collection.

Though the show has already jumped the shark, its buoyant cast keeps this ducky afloat.

The Shining meets Peyton Place in a combination of creativity and cliche.

Pierce Brosnan’s debut is the last Bond movie to really feel like a Bond movie.

His lecture series is a fascinating examination of the evolution of mythology and the archetypes that define us.

It tries to be an edgy breakup comedy but doesn’t quite succeed.

The Halloween Tree really seems to capture the spirit of the holiday in an almost magical way.

A respectable look at a man and his talent.

Which came first: The toyline or the cartoon?

There are not enough power pellets in the world to make this show watchable.

A review of Roger Moore’s last outing.

“I shall ascend my funeral pile triumphantly and exult in the agony of the torturing flames” or not, as the case might be.

Be grateful that his career as a filmmaker was short-lived.

An entertaining, accessible, and occasionally annoying observation of art.

An odd mix of satisfying and disappointing.

It hasn’t held up well over 30 years.

A gritty, realistic portrait of the Korean War that is ultimately weakened by the inclusion of an ineffective romantic subplot.

A potentially compelling story is lost to the whims of the Production Code and the weight of its failed attempts at grandeur.

Eldritch rituals, gibbous moons, and Great Old Ones finally available in your home theater.

A trio of Sentries offer their thoughts about McCartney’s theme song.

I could’ve watched an entire movie about Thor Aackerlund and been perfectly happy.

Sean Connery’s return to the role of James Bond is less than thrilling.

It’s Bond like you’ve never seen him before: that awkward transitional boyfriend.

If you were to wake up floating in the ocean with two bullet wounds in your back, who would you like to be?

A delightful (albeit admittedly minor) comedy.

Jim Jarmusch’s third feature film is nothing short of extraordinary.

Looking for truth, love, and a better exchange rate on the Won in a stretch limo.

Welcome to the basement where the dead things live and where gothic horror subject matter makes a welcome return.

Thankfully, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

In terms of its importance to the franchise, it’s significant in several ways.

Just because you’re not doing wrong doesn’t mean you’re doing right.

An inspirational, though not completely objective, look at one man’s dedication to mixed martial arts.

More double entendres than in the entire eight-year run of Three’s Company.

Not a strong thumbs-up, but it is definitely a solid one.

An interview with Anita Coulter about TR!CKSTER and the art of setting up shop.