Review: My Bloody Valentine 3-D

Ever wonder how many different ways a person can be killed by a pick-axe? This year’s first horror remake (to be, like most years, followed by many other rubbish horror remakes) has that simple answer. That’s really the only meaning you may get out of “My Bloody Valentine 3-D.” Otherwise, you’re in for a lot [...]

Best of 2008

Well, what a year! 2008 had its bad sides (the recession, etc.) but it did have a lot to offer. We, the filmgoing public were given some of this decade’s best films this year. Here’s my annual best of list, again late since I wanted to catch a few films that were technically ‘08 releases [...]

Review: The Wrestler

“Have you ever seen a one-trick pony, in fields, so happy and free? If you’ve ever seen a one-trick pony, then you’ve seen me.” That’s an excerpt from the new Springsteen song from the unbelievable new film “The Wrestler” – Mickey Rourke’s so-called comeback film. It’s an excellent song, depicting beautifully the [...]

Review: Frost/Nixon

During a potent time in our political history, films that focus on the scandal of political deceit and corruption are guaranteed to pop up in theaters and on DVD. In September, Oliver Stone released the somewhat flimsy yet bizarre semi-biopic “W.” which didn’t really have the oomph or the timeliness as it [...]

Review: Milk

How glorious it is when, during the height of Oscar bait season, a film like “Milk” comes along and sets a standard for modern filmmaking. Sure – it’s a biopic – which is one of the quintessential Oscar bait films, but luckily for film audiences this is one that isn’t [...]