Serenity is one of those movies that I watched once a while ago, was totally lukewarm towards, and then revisited later on and enjoyed on a whole different level. It’s still not quite where it needs to be, but it’s so charming (much like it’s preceding series) that I don’t really care. I am one … Continue reading
This past weekend celebrated the 77th birthday of writer, director and sometime actor Woody Allen. Of all the directors in the world, none have had a more prolific career then the one Mr. Allen has achieved. The man makes a movie every year, and he has been doing this 1967. That is extremely impressive, no matter … Continue reading
“As some of you may know, I have a handful of writers jumping on board with me as phase 2 of The Cinematic Katzenjammer rolls out this week. In slowly introducing all of the writers, I always wanted to infuse some of their own reviews in the site, to give you a taste of what … Continue reading
“When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.” Directed by: Tim Burton, Rated: PG, 77 minutes Tim Burton is a tricky filmmaker. His stuff is very hit and miss, with his latest stuff being almost un-watchable. … Continue reading
“The living dead have taken over the world, and the last humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they come to grips with the situation.” Directed by: George A. Romero, Rated: R, 93 minutes George A. Romero is one of THE masters of horror. He revolutionized zombies in film and helped create … Continue reading
“A film that explores the dark and miserable town, Basin City, and tells the story of three different people, all caught up in violent corruption.” Directed by: Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez, Rated: R, 124 minutes Sin City is a film with balls- big, violent, hilarious balls. It’s like nothing you’ve seen before and is … Continue reading
“A family is terrorized by demonic forces after moving into a home that was the site of a grisly mass-murder” Directed by: Andrew Douglas, Rated: R, 90 minutes Melissa George is a sexy woman. She’s got curves and “attributes” that make her incredibly attractive. However, for some reason or another, she consistently plays characters where … Continue reading
“A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.” Directed by: Gore Verbinski, Rated: R, 102 minutes The Weather Man is a really out of place drama, blending too many elements and throwing in way too many subplots. The film follows a somewhat likable guy … Continue reading
“Bruce Wayne loses his philanthropic parents to a senseless crime, and years later becomes the Batman to save the crime-ridden Gotham City on the verge of destruction by an ancient order.” Directed by: Christopher Nolan, Rated: PG-13, 140 minutes How fitting it is that my 200th review is the first film in an epic franchise … Continue reading
“John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary.” It’s hard to believe that Wedding Crashers is 8 years old. It’s even harder to believe … Continue reading
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