“A revolutionary medical technique allows an undercover agent to take the physical appearance of a major criminal and infiltrate his organization.” Directed by: John Woo, Rated: R, 138 minutes Oh, John Woo, your style of film-making is oh, so incredible. Incredible shootouts, great use of reflections, and yes, even the doves make your movies so … Continue reading
“Humans in a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival. Based on Robert E Heinlein’s 1959 sci-fi epic.” Starship Troopers is a baffling. It’s absolutely shocking that something this bad can be so f**king fun to watch and even genuinely love. It’s an incredibly, incredibly violent film that … Continue reading
“The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man’s best weapon is the will to survive.” I couldn’t go through a week of alien movies and not watch Independence Day. It’s pretty crucial to the genre and while it’s certainly not the greatest movie, it’s so over-the-top and … Continue reading
“In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay.” The Fifth Element is a fun, over-the-top, colorful trip through a twisted and vibrant future with an equally entertaining cast of characters. The Fifth Element, written and directed by … Continue reading
“A streetwise NYPD detective joins a secret organization that polices extraterrestrial affairs on Earth.” I believe now, 15 years after its release, I can call Men in Black a classic. It’s aged incredibly well for what it is, as it relies heavily on its special effects and humor, two aspects of a film that can … Continue reading
The Cinematic Katzenjammer 