Category Archives: Review

The New York Times maintains there’s only one joke in Ted.  That may be, I suppose the film is a long rif on a stuffed bear with an adult personality.  But at the end of the movie you still aren’t … Continue reading →

I’m a sucker for Shakespere’s tragedies.  His other stuff not so much.  I don’t think his comedies translate as well into modern day as his tragedies.  The Taming of the Shrew has been made into a shit ton of movies … Continue reading →

It sure became cool to rip on Pixar all the sudden… But lucky for you folks; I don’t have the slightest idea how to join the madding crowd.  Despite what you might read on every movie column except for a Brave … Continue reading →

That’s just about enough.  E-titfucking-nough. The second season of The Killing concluded this past Sunday; and a bunch of critics (Time, MTV, Entertainment Weekly) had to try and save face.  They have no idea how to do that so they … Continue reading →

Before I get going here, let me admit I am a huge Ridley Scott fan. Blade Runner is the gold standard for science fiction.  Alien is arguably better and blends sci-fi with horror better than anything else to date.  The … Continue reading →

For as stupid as I thought this movie would be; it definitely surprised me.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s fucking stupid, but it actually had potential. Everyone (and don’t tell me you don’t liar) knows the story of Snow White.  … Continue reading →

Before I tell you what I think about the third installment in this popular film franchise; I’d like to take a minute to bitch about what might have been. The origions of MIB are very similar to that of Teenage … Continue reading →

Overall impression: Stupid. I’ve generally liked Sasha Cohen’s films.  I thought Borat was inspired.  Or at least funny as shit.  But what should have been a tip off for me on this movie was his turn in Taladega Nights.  He … Continue reading →

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: unless your standards are very low, you will be underwhelmed by this movie. First, I think this film is further evidence that Tim Burton is gigantically overrated.  What’s his best film, Edward … Continue reading →