Unknown falls into a very strange category of films, not least because it is decidedly difficult to recommend. By the time the credits roll, I found it to be better-than-average as far as overall entertainment value, and I'm a Liam Neeson fan, but up until somewhere slightly beyond the half-way point, I had a desperate urge to fast-forward, or leave. It's a vehicle of curious frustration, and … [Read more...]
A fairly odd circumstance of the movie world is that people generally presume that animated films stand up over time. The idea is naturally buoyed by the fact that people often bring to mind Disney spectaculars, which obviously do hold up, and lump all of the animated world into the same bin. Of course, this is only an odd circumstance if you really look at all the animated features to come … [Read more...]
Sucker Punch blew through theaters pretty quickly, and no amount of name-dropping helped either rake in money, or get any positive attention from critics. It landed with a final 10% fresh on Rottentomatoes.com from Top Critics, but is pretty obviously a film that people probably want to give more weight to the 53% fresh rating from audiences. If there's any chance you'll like this film, you … [Read more...]
USA Network is hoping to put together a "doctor in unusual circumstances" one-two punch with its new show Necessary Roughness following the new season premiere of Royal Pains. After HankMed has its way with you, Necessary Roughness will offer up a therapist who finds herself diving into less than the normal routine, and since the world of physical health doctor out of water did so well, hopefully … [Read more...]
The latest Ultimate Edition releases for the Harry Potter franchise are out, and while I have been a big fan of these releases from the beginning, they may have moved into the category of "strictly for die-hards" at this point. The Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition boasts "Over One Hour" of never-before-seen bonus content, which is already at the bare minimum, I think, of really selling fans … [Read more...]
I've already let you in on some Don't Be Afraid of the Dark stuff, but I have some new images and clips to share, and what moves me to do so is that the film is actually starting to look pretty interesting to me. No fan of either horror or Katie Holmes, it's a rare theory indeed that would include both and still find a way to pique my curiosity. Chalk that up to Guillermo del Toro for the most … [Read more...]
As the movie industry is forcing us all to realize more and more, translating comic books to film is a tricky beast. It didn't quite seem like such a chore in 1978 when Superman hit theaters, but it now seems pretty obvious that this was because, let's face it, Superman is easy. Everyone knows Superman. We didn't make too much of a jump with Batman either. Even among those least interested in … [Read more...]
If you follow me at all, you probably know that I am something of a nut for reality competition shows. "Nut," because they have some appeal to me, regardless of what the particular subject is and/or whether or not it is anything I would watch a "regular" show about. I have no real interest in becoming a chef, and don't watch cooking shows, but I watch all the various shows that put chefs in … [Read more...]
Are you ready to get nuts and destroy Decepticons? Well... yeah, anyhoo... something new is obviously going to be showing its face on the mobile game market, and here comes your look at what it is. On the plus side, depending on your view as to whether or not there needs to be any plus side beyond the fact that there is a Transformers mobile game, the action is coming to you from EA, and their … [Read more...]
You probably know that I'm not usually one for this sort of thing, but in this case I'm a fan of Cusack, Poe, Gleeson... and this is a pretty cool picture. If you haven't heard of this one at all, The Raven (working title) is coming out in the early part of next year, and it stars John Cusack as Edgar Allen Poe - serial killer hunter... or something. Check out the scoop on the film below, … [Read more...]
For those who haven't heard, and aren't desperately chomping at the bit already, Footloose is coming to theaters this fall. The trailer was just released recently, and you are welcome to enjoy it below. We all know that around 60% of all movies at the theater are remakes*. Of course, that doesn't include the film that aren't "technically" remakes, they're just movies we've all seen before. … [Read more...]
Well, Falling Skies has launched, and the debut ratings were impressive. If you're like me, you took a shine to the character John Pope, and there is a lot of him coming up in the show, and with some interesting spins. Pope is played by Colin Cunningham, and I got a chance to talk to him recently about the show, shows generally, and his character. It was a great conversation, and I hope that … [Read more...]
USA has a good history with me, and apart from Fairly Legal, it is the home of some of my favorite shows. The network stands out to me, because they live up to their slogan, "Characters Welcome," by delivering shows that focus on putting out quality characters, and staying true to those characters no matter what the cost. Moreover, the idea that shows should be fun, whether they are comedy, drama, … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Sunbelt Software. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the things we all come to know all too quickly, when trying to take advantage of screening opportunities on the internet, is that anti-virus protection is an absolute must. One of the things that drives me crazy about anti-virus software is that you just don't know what it's doing, and you forget about it, … [Read more...]
Google TV has been out for a while now, and the initial press has been a mix so varied that it's hard to tell what to make of it. The general theory of Google TV was certainly quick to have fans, but many have found reasons to shoot down the system, the way it has been released, and the suspect future. One the techy-er, newsy-er side of things, there is much debate about how Google TV is going … [Read more...]
This post brought to you by Monte Carlo. All opinions are 100% mine. On July 1st, amid the plethora of giant, action vehicles, Monte Carlo is coming to theaters, and it might be just what you're looking for. Summer has come to be synonymous with massive blockbusters, but quite a few movie fans are going to be pleasantly surprised with this fun adventure that is perfect for younger … [Read more...]
