Month: November 2015

Go – Quickie Review

This a story about the happenings of various people following a Christmas Eve drug deal. Each story is told separately with the stories briefly intersecting along way. Fast-paced and funny, drug induced romp. Great ensemble, but William Fichtner is a standout.

I Am Sam – Quickie Review

First off, I will admit, Sean Penn is excellent as the lead. However, I hate this movie. Overwrought with forced sentiment and musically cued pulling of heartstrings. I know this movie moves a lot of people to tears, but the only thing it induces out of me is groaning.

5 Faves: Films of Alec Baldwin

1. Glengarry Glen Ross 2. Departed, The 3. State And Main 4. Beetlejuice 5. Hunt For Red October, The Just Missed The Cut: The Aviator, The Cooler, Malice, Miami Blues, Mission: Impossible 5 Need To See: Blue Jasmine, The Getaway, Rock Of Ages, Still Alice, Talk Radio Comedy Hi-Lites: It’s Complicated, The Last Shot, Notting …

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From Hell – Quickie Review

A graphic and exciting re-telling of the Jack The Ripper mystery. A very cool 19th century police procedural. While this is only one of many theories of the true identity of the Ripper, it seems very plausible. Johnny Depp and Ian Holm are excellent. Not for the squeamish.

Ghost Town – Quickie Reviews

After an anti-social dentist is revived from death during a routine surgery, he is cursed with the ability see and speak to ghosts. This a funny, often hilarious, and sometimes moving film. The chemistry between Gervais and Leoni seems very natural. The movie is full of Gervaisesque one-liners. Outside of Derek, I think this is …

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