Fruitvale Station: This Is Hella Emotional Movie, Bruh (Review)

Although inspired by an actual event, this review will contain spoilers. You have been warned. Every once in a while there comes a movie that is great, but makes me never want to watch it again because it’s not what one would call enjoyable to experience. The first film that comes to mind in this … Continue reading →

Fast and Furious Six: The Sixth Time’s the Charm (Review)

The Fast and Furious franchise is one of the most confusing things I have ever watched over the years. No, I’m not talking about the plot (the little there is), but I’m talking about the fact that the franchise has found an entirely new kind of life so late in the game. Who ever would … Continue reading →

From Up On Poppy Hill: A Lukewarm Cup of Tea

“Umi and Shun’s romance uncovers questions about their parentage while they attempt to save a clubhouse from renovations for the Olympics.” Directed By: Goro Miyazaki  Rated: PG, 91 min Hayao Miyazaki has both the imaginative industry to engineer vast new landscapes and an attention to detail as fine and gentle as the hairs of a paintbrush.  I … Continue reading →

The French Lieutenant’s Woman: A Touch of Historical Romance Salted by Reality (Review)

There’s nothing unique about romance, particularly in this day and age. So, when a movie makes the effort to rewrite the book of love you have to take notice; even more so when the script is written by the legendary Harold Pinter. The French Lieutenant’s Woman is a historical romance interwoven with a modern day … Continue reading →

Flight: Do a Barrel Roll! (Review)

A pilot, a drug addict, and a cancer patient walk into a stairwell.  No, that’s not the beginning of a bad joke, but it is the beginning of a moment at which three people have reached a certain point in their lives and need to make decisions, follow paths, and choose sides.  Those decisions might … Continue reading →

Frankenweenie: It’s Raining Cats and (Dead) Dogs (Review)

“Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.” Directed by: Tim Burton, Rated: PG, 87 minutes If any of you have been a long-time reader of the site, you know about my hatred for recent Tim Burton films. He’s a director … Continue reading →

Dec 14: Face/Off

“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 →

Nov 9: Fall From Grace

“The shocking story of Rev. Fred Phelps, the Westboro Baptist Church, those who oppose it, and those who chose to leave it all behind.” Directed by: K. Ryan Jones, Rated: NR, 71 minutes Just like my previous review of Jesus Camp, this review of Fall From Grace, another controversial documentary that treads into territories, that … Continue reading →

Oct 27: Final Destination 2

“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 →

Oct 9: The Five-Year Engagement

“One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together.” Directed by: Nicholas Stoller, Rated: R, 124 minutes Jason Segel is a man everyone loves. He’s a big, lovable lug and turns out great comedies after great comedies. He’s also everyone’s … Continue reading →