When I first heard of the plot of The Emperor’s Club, my thoughts were along the lines of “Oh, great, a Dead Poet’s Society rip-off.” You know the type of movie I mean. The type where a teacher goes head-to-head with a group of students and slowly wins them overContinue 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
If you’ve been anticipating Punch-Drunk Love as the latest in Adam Sandler’s long line of dumb comedies, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. If, and this is a big if, you’ve been waiting for Adam Sandler to prove he’s got acting chops, you’re in luck. Paul Thomas Anderson, writer andContinue Reading
Salma Hayek fought for years to get the life story of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo made into a film. Madonna and Jennifer Lopez also attempted to get versions of her life to the big screen. (For the life of me, I can’t see why Madonna would think herself right forContinue Reading
William H. Macy is one of the finest character actors acting onscreen today. Focus, a little-seen indie adaptation of Arthur Miller’s book, showcases Macy’s talent while providing an eye-opening look at a dark chapter in the U.S. history. Unfortunately, it’s not a movie that is easy to recommend. Near theContinue Reading
View Askew Productions, home of Kevin Smith (writer and director of Clerks, Chasing Amy and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back among others), have put their name, stable of talent, and considerable marketing reputation behind a movie with what appears to be absolutely no budget. Why? Because it’s based onContinue Reading
Jim Carrey’s quest to become a serious actor has led him to take some interesting roles. First, he was the media-fueled, crazed cable guy in The Cable Guy. Then, he was Truman Burbank, the man who everyone watched, in The Truman Show. His most recent, before the movie I’m aboutContinue Reading