It seems that good westerns are hard to find in the current cinematic landscape, the genre seemingly well past it’s prime save for a handful of rule-breaking exceptions. While 3:10 To Yuma does not bring back the glory days of the western as enjoyed by screen legends the likes of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, it is a notable addition to this ( Read more... )

So here's the deal. Good news, Joss Whedon is returning to TV with another original series.  Bad news, this was announced one day before the announcement of the writer's strike, which puts this new series (perhaps permanently) on hold.

Le sigh.

Well folks, it looks like the inevitable is set to happen. November 5, the writers are planning to go on strike until an amicable settlement can be reached.

Hmm, this should make reviewing somewhat more difficult.  What can I review when production on many things is coming to a screeching halt?

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For those of you who don’t recognize the name, the new DVD release Planet Terror played in theaters as part of a double feature. Combined with the Tarantino film Death Proof, Planet Terror was the first of the two films playing under the title Grindhouse. Although Grindhouse failed to rake in the big box office bucks, Planet Terror is a showcase of ( Read more... )

“Why Did I get Married?” is both the title of Tyler Perry’s newest film and the unifying question at the heart of the narrative. Perry’s fourth major motion picture, Why Did I Get Married? follows four married couples through a turbulent stretch of time in each of their relationships. Psychiatrist Patricia (Janet Jackson) and her husband Gavin ( ( Read more... )

How many of you have seen the 2005 film Just Like Heaven? Anyone? No one? As one of the roughly two dozen unfortunate people who actually sat through that movie, I feel qualified to assure you that aren’t missing anything. That said, if you were smart enough to avoid Just Like Heaven, I suggest you also pass over The Invisible, which recreates ( Read more... )

Based on the Philip K. Dick story Golden Man, Next is a fast-paced action-thriller that constantly keeps audiences guessing. Cris Johnson (Nicholas Cage) is a Las Vegas magician with a special ability that helps him both during his magic act and at the casino - he can see the future. The catch is that his ability is limited; he can only see two ( Read more... )

Resident Evil: Extinction is the third installment in the Resident Evil franchise.  Based off of the popular video game series, Resident Evil: Extinction picks up several years after the events of Resident Evil: Apocalypse.  While it is not necessary to have seen the first two Resident Evil films in order to understand and enjoy this one, a bit of ( Read more... )

If there is one thing that American movie-going audiences are familiar with, it’s the inspirational sports film.  Each of these films have many of the same elements: the virtuous team or athlete, the harrowing fall from grace, the struggle to rebuild, the first agonizing defeat, the motivating speech that turns the tide, and the victorious return ( Read more... )

Where to even begin with this week’s film?  Everything you need to know can be summed up in the title, Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror.  My first thought was that I’d need the patience of a saint to attempt this fusion of low-budget horror and bad acting.  Yet for those of you who may be intrigued by rap star Snoop’s latest endeavor, here’s a quick ( Read more... )