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Note To Readers

2013-05-18 14:58

Just a little message to make readers aware that this site is still active, despite there being no posts or sidebar updates for several weeks. I am in the process of shifting the blog to a d… Read More

In The Mood For Podcast: Episode 42

2013-03-30 16:54

This week we take the opportunity to discuss all things Nicholas Cage, with the release of two of his films, the silly action thriller “Stolen,” and the prehistoric animated adve… Read More

Il Postino (1994)

2013-03-30 13:44

Il PostinoDirected by Michael RadfordStarring: Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Linda MorettiGrade: CGiven that its leading man basically gave his life to bring &ldqu&hell…Read More

Welcome To The Punch (2013)

2013-03-26 23:29

Welcome to the PunchDirected by Evan CreevyStarring: James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey, Andrea Riseborough, Peter Mullan, Johnny Harris, Daniel MaysGrade: B –“Welcome to… Read More

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)

2013-03-26 20:27

The Incredible Burt WonderstoneDirected by Don ScardinoStarring: Steve Carrell, Olivia Wilde, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey, Alan ArkinGrade: C+“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” is f… Read More

In The Mood For Podcast: Episode 41

2013-03-19 23:52

The highlight of a quiet week at the cinema is Lee Daniels’ “The Paperboy,” but will he finally impress us “Precious” skeptics with his Florida-set thriller? We… Read More

The Headless Woman (2008)

2013-03-19 19:05

The Headless WomanDirected by Lucrecia MartelStarring: Maria Onetto, César Bordón, Claudia Cantero, Inés EfronGrade: B“The Headless Woman” would be a near-ma… Read More

Libeled Lady (1936)

2013-03-18 22:58

Libeled LadyDirected by Jack ConwayStarring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Jean HarlowGrade: A –A viewing of “Libeled Lady” at least illuminates something that… Read More

The Deer Hunter (1978)

2013-03-18 18:12

The Deer HunterDirected by Michael CiminoStarring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John CazaleGrade: B+“The Deer Hunter” might just be the most quintessentially… Read More

Midnight Run (1988)

2013-03-15 18:21

Midnight RunDirected by Martin BrestStarring: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, Dennis Farina, Joe PantolianoGrade: BIn terms of dynamics, “Midnight Run” is intriguin… Read More

Ali (2001)

2013-03-14 20:13

AliDirected by Michael MannStarring: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Nona Gaye, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mario Van PeeblesGrade: B –While it loosely follows the conventional structure o… Read More

Side Effects (2013)

2013-03-14 13:34

Side EffectsDirected by Steven SoderberghStarring: Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Channing Tatum, Vanessa ShawGrade: C –One hopes that Steven Soderbergh’s “Si… Read More

The Entertainer (1960)

2013-03-13 16:38

The EntertainerDirected by Tony RichardsonStarring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Alan Bates, Albert Finney, Roger LiveseyGrade: B+Set in the seaside town of Morecambe, this John Osborne… Read More

In The Mood For Podcast: Episode 40

2013-03-12 20:18

But for some football-related rants this week’s episode is surprisingly concise, as we turn our attention towards legacies. As Steven Soderbergh prepares to fold up his chair and retir… Read More

Gangs Of New York (2002)

2013-03-12 20:12

Gangs of New YorkDirected by Martin ScorseseStarring: Leonardo Di Caprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Brendan Gleeson, Jim BroadbentGrade: CScorsese, usually so good at fleshing out crim… Read More

The Evil Dead (1983)

2013-03-12 13:25

The Evil DeadDirected by Sam RaimiStarring: Bruce CampbellGrade: C+I don’t know whether I’m supposed to be impressed by how cheap “The Evil Dead” is, or how much bloo… Read More

The Guilt Trip (2012)

2013-03-11 13:39

The Guilt TripDirected by Anne FletcherStarring: Seth Rogen, Barbra StreisandGrade: C+As predisposed as I am to welcoming Barbra Streisand’s return to acting with open arms, this is a… Read More

The Firm (1993)

2013-03-10 20:24

The FirmDirected by Sydney PollackStarring: Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Holly Hunter, Ed Harris, David Strathairn, Tobin BellGrade: C –John Grisham’s “The… Read More

Give 'Em Hell, Harry! (1975)

2013-03-08 12:57

Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!Directed by Steve BinderStarring: James WhitmoreGrade: C+ ‘Harry’ is a difficult film to judge, given that it’s essentially a videotaped producti… Read More

Primary Colors (1998)

2013-03-07 17:08

Primary ColorsDirected by Mike NicholsStarring: Adrian Lester, John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Maura Tierney, Kathy Bates, Billy Bob ThorntonGrade: B+That this particular story holds up in 201… Read More

The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter (1968)

2013-03-07 13:55

The Heart Is a Lonely HunterDirected by Robert Ellis MillerStarring: Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, Biff McGuire, Laurinda Barrett, Stacy KeachGrade: CA film about a deaf mute, the most striking… Read More

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

2013-03-06 18:36

Good Morning, VietnamDirected by Barry LevinsonStarring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, Tung Thanh TranGrade: D+I suppose the souring reputation of this one-time Oscar nominee… Read More

The Keys Of The Kingdom (1944)

2013-03-06 14:08

The Keys of the KingdomDirected by John M. StahlStarring: Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Cedric Hardwicke, Rose StradnerGrade: C+“The Keys of the Kingdom” has a potentially silly… Read More

I Never Sang For My Father (1970)

2013-03-05 23:29

I Never Sang for My FatherDirected by Gilbert CatesStarring: Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Estelle ParsonsGrade: B –If Gene Hackman were a less capable actor, his character in “… Read More

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