As the year comes to an end, I’m getting a little burned out on my regular types of reviews. Seeing as I’ve written 356 reviews in 356 days, I think it’s safe to say I can experiment a little (yes, I’m tooting my own horn). And, given that this is a weekend review, I figured … Continue reading
“A son tries to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths he told about his life.” Directed by: Tim Burton, Rated: PG-13, 125 minutes Tim Burton and I have a love-hate relationship. His earlier work I adore but his more recent films are absolute travesties. He’s an incredibly talented filmmaker that’s … Continue reading
“When Kimberly has a violent premonition of a highway pileup she blocks the freeway, keeping a few others meant to die, safe…Or are they? The survivors mysteriously start dying and it’s up to Kimberly to stop it before she’s next.” Directed by: David R. Ellis, Rated: R, 90 minutes The Final Destination movies have left … Continue reading
“A British mystery author visits her publisher’s home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.” Directed by: François Ozon, Rated: NC-17, 102 minutes Swimming Pool is a slow burning film that never fully delivers. It’s an erotic thriller that focuses way too much on the nudity, … Continue reading
“In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, Sci-Fi and adventure characters team up on a secret mission.” The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has an incredible premise. A secret task force of famous literary characters team up in an alternate reality to save the world from falling into absolute war and … Continue reading
“A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former’s teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.” We all know Nicolas Cage hasn’t picked the best roles in his career. But, even then, throughout all of the shit, there hides a couple of diamonds. Matchstick Menis one … Continue reading
“The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.“ Touching the Void is a documentary that tells the story of one man’s struggle to not only survive the harsh climate of the Siula Grande, one of the tallest peaks in … Continue reading
The Cinematic Katzenjammer 