100 Words or Less: Casino Jack
Though Kevin Spacey is dynamic in the title role, the other characters in “Casino Jack” are reduced to one-note caricatures.
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100 Words or Less: True Grit
Though the Coens turned this classic western into something of a screwball comedy, “True Grit” still feels like their most accessible work to date.
Dec 22, 2010 | 153 comments | View Post
Ten Great Jeff Bridges’ Performances
The star of True Grit has built up an impressive resume over the last five decades.
Dec 22, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
100 Words or Less: The Fighter
“The Fighter” is that rare movie which manages to be universally appealing while still impressing us pickier aficionados.
100 Words or Less: TRON: Legacy
Despite a few wooden performances and several scenes solely containing expositional dialogue, “TRON: Legacy” still ultimately feels more like a success than a misfire.
Dec 17, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
A Memorable Scene From Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards: 1922-2010.
Dec 17, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
Casting Couch: Paul Rudd Should Play Tony Romo
The comedian and the quarterback.
Dec 15, 2010 | 8 comments | View Post
Tuesday DVD Throwdown: December 14, 2010 NEW RELEASES
Check out the latest DVD releases for Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Dec 14, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Ten Reasons To See Black Swan
A creepy thriller set in the world of ballet.
Dec 03, 2010 | 22 comments | View Post
Why The Walking Dead Works
Zombies on TV is an idea long overdue.
Dec 01, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Stupid Movie Titles Are Annoying
Love & Other Drugs might be an okay movie, but its title needs to go.
Nov 26, 2010 | 33 comments | View Post
Ten Things To Be Thankful For At The Movies
Celebrating the good, not the bad, in movies today.
Nov 24, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Better Wizard: Harry Potter vs. Gandalf
It’s young versus old in a battle of movie wizardry.
Nov 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: 127 Hours
It’s a rough ride, but you’ll walk out feeling alive.
Nov 12, 2010 | 15 comments | View Post
Movie Review: Unstoppable
By the time I was faced with the movie’s climax, I had already given up and no longer cared. I just wanted the train to crash and burn (as the movie had) so I could finally go home.
Nov 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Ten Rejected Titles For Skyline
Skyline is a dumb title, but it could’ve been worse… or better.
Nov 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Megamind
The characters, like the humor, are shallow yet likable. This isn’t life-changing stuff, but it’s a perfectly enjoyable way to pass the time for 96 minutes.
Nov 12, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Due Date
The script makes no sense and the structure is sloppy – even for a film directed by the guy who made “The Hangover.”
