2000’s X-Men was a surprisingly good comic book movie. While I wasn’t a fan of the characters going in, I was one when I left the theater. 2003’s X2: X-Men United promised to be bigger and better than the original. Thanks to the decent box-office take of the original film,Continue 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
As much as I love movies, musicals had really been one of the few types of film I try to avoid seeing. Last year’s excellent Moulin Rouge made me less anxious about seeing a big-screen musical. Chicago, which has been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, made me even less anxious.Continue Reading
For some, Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Schindler’s List is the benchmark of Holocaust-themed movies. That may have changed. The Pianist, which marks the return to form of director Roman Polanski, chronicles one man’s escape from certain death into an uncertain day-to-day existence in the hell that was the Warsaw ghetto.Continue Reading
While sitting in the theater, watching Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets, I felt like a kid again. Admittedly, I’ve gotten into the Harry Potter thing a little late, but I can see why it’s such a phenomenon. This time out, Harry and his friends confront a secret fromContinue 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