Carrying on with my theme of five best, let’s take a look at my five favorite character actors. These are actors who aren’t top tier, movie-carrying actors. These are the guys that round out a cast and oftentimes steal the show. 5. William Sadler: The guy is versatile. He’s played a rugged special forces colonel … Read more
I like westerns. I think that few films follow the hero myth in its various forms as closely as westerns do. Consequently, westerns are among my favorite genres in film (only Film Noir beats them out). If you like film (and have read Joseph Campbell’s treatise on hero mythology, The Hero with a Thousand Faces) … Read more
Just wondering exactly why people tend to blame others for their inadequacies. I mean, I understand that doing so is easier than finding a problem in yourself and taking action to correct it. That I understand. It is the blatant disregard for personal responsibility that gets me. I just watched Super Size Me, the film … Read more
The Red Queen and I caught Alexander the other day. It was long, probably too long, but overall it was entertaining. Collin Farrel did a decent job as did Jared Leto. In case you haven’t heard, the Greeks are pretty pissed that Alexander was protrayed as a bisexual, going as far as protesting the films … Read more
I think the worst thing that can happen to anyone who truly loves movies is to become a film critic. In a darkened theater you can, at least for a few hours, escape the reality of your life. The moment you take pen to paper to review a film though, you suddenly become not a … Read more
The Red Queen and I have made a habit of taking in a movie every friday afternoon. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow (so-so), The Grudge (a rental at best), Ray (Academy Award consideration for Jamie Fox), and The Incredibles (Quite possibly the best CGI film ever). … Read more
Ever watched this particular film? If you haven’t and you claim to be a movie fan, you’re missing out. I’d rank this film in the top three all-time. Papillon is the true story of Henri Charriere, a petty criminal who was sent to the worst prisons France had to offer in the early 1900s. It … Read more
Some movies you should do your best to check out when they come out. I’ve read the scripts and they’re pretty damn funny. Maybe it’s just me but zombie movies are a genre I just can’t get enough of. Really have no idea why, but it is a fact. This could be right up there … Read more
Wow. Just walked out of the theater after watching The Village and I have to say that M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most gifted storytellers working in Hollywood today. I hope that no one gives away the trademark “surprise” ending Shyamalan is renowned for. Some will find it tediious and I’m of the … Read more
Maria Full of Grace: Who can resist watching an attractive Mexican girl smuggling an assload of drugs into the US? The Corpse Bride: Johnny Dep, Tim Burton & Helena Bonham Carter? What’s not to love? Collateral: Tom Cruise hires Jamie Fox to drive him around LA so that he can kill various people. Pure genius. … Read more