There are movies so entrenched in pop culture, it seems like a waste of time to watch them. One can easily recognize famous lines and have a vague understanding of the plot. As a direct result of this phenomenon, I had not watched the Star Wars saga. I got the gist of it. “Luke, I am your father.” There are Jedis, Sith Lords and Wookies — oh my! But with the announcement of … [Read more...] about Traveling to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid
For every good film, a few sub-par ones follow. Here are a few selections from last year that I encourage you to actively avoid, or at the very least, view with discretion. Exploitation: “Machete Kills” (2013) Director and writer Robert Rodriguez has had an extensive career, with such great films as “El Mariachi,” “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Sin City.” However, he has not … [Read more...] about Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid
Happy Halloween or Happy Haunting?
Photo by Whitney Irick Halloween is upon us. Whether you enjoy trick-or-treating, dressing up as a character other than yourself, cuddling up to a movie that has you afraid to go sleep or are simply not a fan of the October holiday, Halloween is an event that the American masses participate in, young and old. Young children, escorted by their parents, rush to fill their candy … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween or Happy Haunting?
Fright Night Flicks Scare
With Halloween coming up next week, what is a night of trick-or-treating without a few good scares? Here are a few recommendations of the various horror subgenres to scare the living daylights out of you. Horror-Comedy: “Tucker and Dale Versus Evil” (2011) Two well-meaning hillbillies, played by “Flyboys’” Tyler Labine and “Firefly’s” Alan Tudyk, move up to the mountains to … [Read more...] about Fright Night Flicks Scare
Neeson ‘Walks’ among Mediocrity
Photo courtesy of A Walk among the Tombstones Liam Neeson’s reinvention from dramatic actor to action star is an amazing metamorphosis. That being said, if he is not careful, his star power could easily be diminished with scripts that do not fully utilize his talents, such as the sequel to “Taken.” His latest project, “A Walk among the Tombstones,” written and directed by … [Read more...] about Neeson ‘Walks’ among Mediocrity
