Although this film shares the name of the popular 1960s show, 2002’s I Spy bares little resemblance to to the Bill Cosby and Robert Culp TV series. The characters’ names may be the same but the plot is a lot less cerebral and the action is pretty bland. Agent AlexContinue Reading
One of the great things about movie-going is that you will occasionally see an actor or actress in a performance that you know is going to change their career. Sometimes you see a film that provides that career-making role for two people. Rarely, though, do you see a film thatContinue Reading
I missed Old School when it hit theaters earlier this year. I really wanted to see it because it looked hilarious. (I know the trailer is never a good indication of anything, but I was in need of a good comedy at the time I saw it and this looked like one.)TheContinue Reading
Following last summer’s ridiculous attempt at turning a theme park attraction into a motion picture (The Country Bears), Disney once again breathes life into another of its rides. This time, however, the source material is much more suited to such an endeavor. It also doesn’t hurt that Disney tapped theContinue Reading
If you grew up in the 1970s, you’ll remember the work of Chuck Barris. His game shows, including The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game and, of course, The Gong Show, were all extremely popular with audiences in the 70s, especially juvenile audiences. According to Chuck Barris’ book, Confessions of aContinue Reading
National Lampoon, the people who brought us such gems as Animal House and Vacation, try to make a film that will click for a new generation of party animals. Well, they succeeded in making a film. I’ll credit them that much. National Lampoon’s Van Wilder tells the story of professional student Vance Wilder, Jr.Continue Reading
From the basement of an otherwise innocent looking suburban Arizona household, a voice travels on the radio waves that decries all that is sacred in the world. The government is corrupt. School is a joke. But at the root of all of his ranting, this voice has a message. PeopleContinue Reading