This one is from Andre “Certainly a promising film, but a bit more of a homage to Hitch’s visual style would have been welcome. Also, the Ed Gein scenes were terrible, but these are otherwise quibbles in a delicious light entertainment the master himself would enjoy. Especially commendable is the context put into the story,…
Clear History (2013)
After reviewing the previous two movies, I felt downbeat. So I am going to end this bad movie streak and actually review a proper movie: Clear History – what a film! Amazing. I have been suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms since Curb Your Enthusiasm ended Season 8, and the fact that we get a feature…
The Great Gatsby (2013)
I’ve been dreading writing this review as much as you all dreaded reading this review. I adored F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Great Gatsby and when I heard Leonardo DiCaprio was playing the lead role, I was suitably impressed. Then I heard Baz Luhrmann was directing it, and my expectations went way down, yet…
Planes (2013)
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of animation. Everything from Mulan and Hercules to South Park and the Simpsons to Toy Story and Shrek. Pixar’s Cars was a huge disappointment, but it still retained a level of quirkiness and cute laughs for adults and kids. Then there was Planes… If there…
Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013)
When I saw the trailer for this film I thought it would be one of the most magnificent films of the year. James Franco, who is so talented, playing the Wizard of Oz. Supporting parts by Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams seem even better. Added to it all is the fact that it…
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Several people, including myself, enjoyed this film. However, it was fraught with many problems. Let me state that of actors today, very few have the charm of Robert Downey Jr. No one could do what he does in Iron Man, Iron Man 2 or Iron Man 3. He is truly a great actor and an…
Behind the Candelabra (2013)
I will admit it – I really admire Steven Soderbergh, but I was never his biggest fan (I just didn’t like him above any other director, although he had talent). However, I approached Behind the Candelabra with a wide-open mind. After all, seeing Michael Douglas playing the flamboyant Liberace would definitely be interesting. Not only…
What Is Tarantino’s Best Film?
There are a few filmmakers as influential today as Quentin Tarantino. He has made 8 films, each one a delicious masterpiece of filmmaking. However, to choose a best one is insanely difficult. So leave a comment or send me a message of what you think his best film is
The Dictator (2012)
I was both excited and slightly nervous to see Sacha Baron-Cohen’s The Dictator, because as Borat and Bruno have proved that he can make any situation gut-bustingly hilarious, but he can very often step over the mark and go into taboo territories and offend everyone. Of all his films to date, The Dictator is not…
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Wes Anderson’s most recent film was the excellent “Moonrise Kingdom“. Not as funny as the Darjeeling Limited, nor is it an instant classic like The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom is a highly enjoyable film that is filled with the trademark quirkiness we have come to expect from Wes Anderson. Firstly, the writing is sharper than…
The Postmodern Pelican 