To label Jacob’s Ladder as a horror film does it an immense disservice. It’s a psychological/philosophical thriller/drama. How’s that for a label? Actually, it still doesn’t do the film justice. The film takes place in the early 1970’s and tells the story of Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins), who was wounded in Vietnam. RecentlyContinue Reading
One of 1996’s unfortunate box-office failures, The Pallbearer is a genuinely funny and sweet film that gives two young and rising stars an opportunity to shine. David Schwimmer, who’s better known for his role as Ross Geller on TV’s Friends, plays Tom Thompson, a 25-year-old architectural school graduate who stillContinue Reading
John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin were part of A Fish Called Wanda, a hilarious comedy that begged the question of whether or not there’d be a sequel. Well, Fierce Creatures reunites the cast, but it’s not a sequel. In fact, it’s a much funnier and entertaining movie. TheContinue Reading
In 1994, a low-budget movie called Clerks revealed the hilarious side of working in a service-oriented job. Writer/director Kevin Smith introduced the world to Dante, a convenience store clerk and Randall, a video store clerk, and their bizarre ways of dealing with their clientele. Although the acting was occasionally weakContinue Reading