|
|
 |
 O Jerusalem, a film by Elie Chouraqui
O Jerusalem is a film that tries to give an account of the struggle
that besieged the birth of Israel. In the middle of the turmoil are two
American friends on Arab one Jew. It all begins when both friends end
up going to Jerusalem to find peace in the fight between Jews and
Arabs. Their friendship is soon affected and pushed to its limits as
both .... Full Story
|
|
 <i>Man Push Cart</i>: Impressions from Life
In two lines from Persian poetry, Rumi tells us, “I am the polo stick;
you are the ball. Wherever I hit you, you will go; but wherever you go,
I have to follow you…” It’s not a perfect translation, but filmmaker
<b>Ramin Bahrani</b> gets it right in transforming our
pre-fabricated notion of the “pushcart .... Full Story
|
|
 DVD Review: Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Director Ten Shimoyama takes us back to 1614 feudal japan with a twist.
Labeled as part of the chambara film genre, in the midst of turmoil,
blades move with the swiftness of quicksilver, shaken and shuriken take
flight toward their intended targets. During the early time of the
Tokugawa shogunate or Edo period (1603-1868), the main players in .... Full Story
|
|
 The Wedding Video Takes An American Tradition To The Zaniest Level
If you think you’ve already been witness to the most dysfunctional
wedding of your life, think again. THE WEDDING VIDEO, a new independent
film by Runaway Productions, tops it all. Directed by Todd Wade and
starring Christine Blackburn, Alan Wasserman, Jeff Kueppers, Chris
Penzell (who also wrote the film), soap opera veteran Michael Swan .... Full Story
|
|
 “Nightmare Detective”, a classic horror film for many years to come
Immensely gritty, and gruesome, “Nightmare Detective” delivers edgy
cinema with chilling visuals to make your hair stand up on end. Dark
drifter Kyoichi Kagenuma (Ryuhei Matsuda) has a unique gift, the gift
to meld with an individual’s dream state and detect the source of their
nightmares. With this amazing gift comes a price.We .... Full Story
|
|
 <i>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</i>, Second openion!
<i>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix </i>is the
fifth installment in the series and by far the darkest to date.
<i>The Order of the Phoenix</i> begins with Harry being
teased by his bully cousin Dudley and shortly after both are attacked
by a couple of dementors. As the film continues Harry and his friends,
Ron .... Full Story
|
|
 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, IMAX 3D
So, walking into this movie, I was thinking how the bloody devil are
they going to get an 800 + page book into a 2 hour and 18 minute movie?
I dreaded that Hollywood would once again doom another great book. I
kept asking myself, which parts would I cut if I were calling the
shots. I had no idea, which is why I am not a director. I guess .... Full Story
|
|
 YURERU, Sway, directed by Miwa Nishikawa (Japan Cuts – New York)
With half the film backdrop set in a courtroom with intense drama,
Director Miwa Nishikawa’s, “Sway”, takes the viewer into the life of
lead character Takeru (played by Jo Odagiri). Takeru is a trendy Tokyo
photographer with a penchant for red leather pants and a pervading
coolness. Travelling which is the first theme at the .... Full Story
|
|
 <i>La Vie en Rose</i>, watching the life of Piaf unfold is wrenching
.<iLa Vie En Rose</i> is a biopic of the late, great French
singer >b>Edith Piaf</b>. Set in both France and America,
the film begins with Edith collapsing on stage as she is performing in
New York City. From there the film flashes back and forth on Piaf's
tumultuous life, from her unorthodox upbringing to her rise .... Full Story
|
|
 In Fay Grim, Jeff Goldblum and Parker Posey characters shine
"Fay Grim" is the sequel to Hal Hartley’s 1998 Cannes award winning
film, “Henry Fool”, and this time around, we are back in the hot seat
again with Parker Posey playing Fool’s wife (she now took back her
maiden name) and is embroiled in international intrigue and espionage.
Let me explain why. Well, Henry Fool (Thomas Jay .... Full Story
|
|
 Pirates of the Caribbean, At Worlds End
If ever a pirate approached me and offered me the chance to join a
pirate crew, to travel choppy waters and cross steel with aquatic
abominations I would probably eat that pirate’s liver. No I would never
want to be a pirate! Some people asked me how I could be so shallow,
especially if I have never tried such an adventurous career! I .... Full Story
|
|
 “The Invisible”, A new way to start seeing ghosts
People are afraid of death and its mysteries have always been a
difficult to explain; most of the time, people don’t even want to talk
about it. In the new release “The Invisible”, director David S. Goyer
opens a new door to a different vision about what the moments
approaching death could tell us. Those last moments where we are .... Full Story
|
|
 Shrek the Third, a great combination of fairy tales and Hollywood
I went with a friend to see Shrek the Third, and there was this group
of people that just would not stay quiet. They were so obnoxiously loud
that I thought I was going to have to tell them something. Their
laughter sounded like the shrill of million harpies, and their comments
would make a monk lose his oath of silence. I exchanged glances .... Full Story
|
|
 Black Book portrays the brutality of human nature the after war
The agony of knowing what rests ahead, the fear that the wrong step is
not so far away and neither is perdition. Black Book takes place in
1956 during the end of World War II and it brings to life the tragic
and almost Shakespearean situation of a Dutch Jewish girl Rachel Steinn
(Carice van Houten). It all commences when Rachel receives a visit .... Full Story
|
|
 Hot Fuzz serves primarily as a comedic homage to the action genre
The recently released film by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, Hot Fuzz, serves as their second installment of an apparent series of comedic parodies following their wildly popular zombie-horror flick Shaun of the Dead. Being an avid fan of Shaun of the Dead myself, I found Hot Fuzz to be just as comically satisfying as their previous endeavor. It .... Full Story
|
|
 Spiderman 3, I want a black, alien, “Spidey” suit!
I have just one thing to say: I want a black, alien, “Spidey” suit! If my guess is correct, I will not be the only Spider-Man fan leaving theaters this weekend wishing I was swinging and jumping from rooftops like some rabid ninja. In fact, we are likely to see tensions this Halloween between these “alien spider beings” and .... Full Story
|
|
 Pathfinder
Based loosely and influenced by the 1987 Norwegian film “Ofelas” (Pathfinder) by Director Nils Gaup, “Ofelas” (which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film) told the tale of a young boy who witnessed the slaughter of his family around 1000 AD, in Northern Scandinavia, and sought vengeance upon his family’s .... Full Story
|
|
 Meet the Robinsons, a wonderful adaptation of a William Joyce book
First time director, Stephen J. Anderson brings wonderfully to life the adaptation of William Joyce’s 1993 children’s story, A Day With Wilbur Robinson. Backed by Disney magic, the story unfolds with young Lewis (voiced by Jordan Fry, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), a little boy visionary who was delivered to a doorstep of an .... Full Story
|
|
 "The Last Mimzy" a movie by "Robert Shaye"
Adapted from Lewis Padgett's, "All Mimsy Were the Borogroves" - the title originating from Lewis Carroll's, "The Jabberwocky", Director Bob Shaye weaves a tale of youth and the last hope of a future civilization. We begin with a brother and sister in Seattle where the wee ones discover an unusual item washed up on the shoreline…a black box. .... Full Story
|
|
 "Offside" is about breaking the rules that can break you
Offside is a humorous and socially aware film that exposes what many female football aficionados do in Iran in order to attend the sport events of which they are not permitted into. The film is directed by Jafar Panahi and it tells the story of a group of six women who are caught sneaking into the Tehran's Azadi Stadium to see the football match .... Full Story
|
|
 Bridge to Terabithia
Two kindred spirits in a reality where they can’t seem to fit in. Growing up becomes an everyday ordeal for both Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) and Leslie Burke (Anna Sophia Robb). Ten year old Jess must contend with his harsh and martinet father (Robert Patrick), the Riga moral of daily chores, and a chatterbox little sister- May Belle .... Full Story
|
|
 “300”
“Earth and water”, for submission to the Persian Empire, King Xerxes I demanded this. However, both the Athenians and the Spartans did not take to this seemingly humble request as they both tossed the Persian messengers into pits in defiance. As part of the Greco-Persian War (incidently begun by Xerxes’ father Darius), The Battle .... Full Story
|
|
 Zodiac, a David Fincher film
Zodiac is written by James Vanderbilt and directed by David Fincher. This film is based on the true life story of a serial killer who terrorized a nation in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The killer was never convicted and to this day it is still an open case. One man was strongly suspected but there was never enough evidence to .... Full Story
|
|
 Ghost Rider
Director-Writer Mark Steven Johnson who brought us “Elektra” and “Daredevil” from the Marvel Universe steps to the plate once again to deliver “Ghost Rider”. Nicholas Cage plays motorcycle daredevil, Johnny Blaze who makes a soul wrenching pact with Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda), the devil himself to stake claim .... Full Story
|
|
 Letters from Iwo Jima
Equally as powerful and poignant as its predecessor, “Letters from Iwo Jima” marks the second film in response to “Flags of Our Fathers”, a deep and introspective look into one of the most decisive battles of the 2nd World War. This time, our vantage point is from the view of Japan and those men who fought to maintain their .... Full Story
|
|
 Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation
Produced by “Seinfeld” producer Larry Charles and starring Golden Globe Winner Sacha Baron Cohen who takes his character Borat Sagdiyev, a Kazakh journalist on the road headed to America. This mockumentary begins in Borat’s homeland of Kazakhstan where Borat welcomes us with, “Jak sie masz? My name-a Borat. I like you. I .... Full Story
|
|
 Anatomy of an Open Wound, Ahlaam (Dreams)
A conventional review of the film Ahlaam is almost impossible. Ahlaam is more than just a movie; it is an anatomy of an open wound. It is about the ongoing pain of a nation and made by a film crew that has been shot at, injured, imprisoned, kidnapped, and tortured. Amazingly, the struggles endured by the filmmakers parallel those plaguing the .... Full Story
|
|
 Night at the Museum
Based on author Milan Trenc’s children’s story entitled, “The Night at the Museum”, Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley a divorced dad with a ten year old son who seemingly is down on his luck in many respects. Having had several attempts at redeeming his self esteem and impressing his boy (Jake Cherry- who’d rather be a .... Full Story
|
|
 Little Miss Sunshine, DVD Review
Little Miss Sunshine is one of the most honest and genuine films, about a dysfunctional family that takes a cross-country trip to California to have their daughter join a beauty pageant. Olive is a sweet girl who dreams to win the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. Her father, Richard, is an unsuccessful motivational speaker; no one in the .... Full Story
|
|
 The Pursuit of Happyness: Review
Directed by Gabriele Muccino, “The Pursuit of Happyness” is more than a movie, it’s a lesson on the indomitable spirit; an inspirational tale of one man’s trials and tribulations. Will Smith plays Chris Gardner in 1981, a real man with real problems who rose from the darkened ashes of despair with his then five year old son .... Full Story
|
|
 Casino Royale, Review
Bond 21. There’s a new Bond in town. Despite all the talks and doubts about Daniel Craig transforming into the newest Bond, this Bond is with an edge as sharp as a razor. In fact, Craig’s portrayal of 007 comes closest to Ian Fleming’s original formulation of the British Agent. A Bond devoid of campy one liners, funky gadgets and .... Full Story
|
|
 IBM X3200 Review
For years, I have been the man behind the scenes in a small post house, making it possible for our animators and other artists to concentrate on the project with no technical worries. Before getting into the animation industry I worked for 15 years as an IT engineer in a hospital, an automobile assembly factory, and two banks. Therefore, I dare to .... Full Story
|
|
 ERAGON
Director Stefen Fangmeier’s stylistic adaptation of novelist Christopher Paolini’s tale of Eragon, the tale of a young farmer boy who discovers he is destined for greatness as a Dragon Rider is a refreshing look at the bond humankind has with the dragon realm. At the start of our tale, Eragon discovers what appears to be a blue stone .... Full Story
|
|
 Deja Vu
What if there was a way to go back ever so slightly in time to right a wrong and rescue an impossible love worth more than your lonely life? Agent Doug Carlin falls at first sight for a beautiful dead woman killed in an act of civil war rivaling the Oklahoma City bombing in scope and terror. Entering into the high tech realm of super physics, .... Full Story
|
|
 Babel, Film Review
One bullet. One bullet is the sole catalyst which propels the theme of miscommunication and dire consequences in Director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s, “Babel”. The third installment following Inarritu’s “Amores Perros” and “21 Grams”, follows four seemingly unrelated stories .... Full Story
|
|
 Guiter Hero II rocks the PS2
Last Year, RedOctane released what became arguably the best music game of all time. Guitar Hero took the video game world by storm with its addictive nature and rockin' soundtrack. After the surprising and quite massive success of the game, the developers began work on the sequel. Guitar Hero II has arrived just in time for the holiday season and .... Full Story
|
|
 Game Review: Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for Xbox and Playstation 2
As it looks like Midway's final game for the series, nothing could be better for a grand finale than putting every character ever made, and more, into Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. It delivers that same great Fatality taste loved in the previous MK titles, no matter what system one plays it on. Though they knew it was being overshadowed by other .... Full Story
|
|
 Film Review: THE PRESTIGE
Director Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins, Memento), takes the viewer into the minds of two rivaling practitioners of the illusionary arts, Robert Angier (played by Hugh Jackman), and the other the darker, Alfred Borden (played by Christian Bale). Throw also into the mix an aged Cutter, played by Michael Caine who creates the machinery to give the .... Full Story
|
|
 Review: Man of the Year
<b>You will wish he was running for president or What happened in there?</b><br> Barry Levison’s “Man of the Year” is a fragmented Political/Comedy/Romantic/Thriller that may leave audiences either confused or cheering – or in my case, both. The film stars Robin Williams as .... Full Story
|
|
 Review: Flags of Our Fathers
Director Clint Eastwood takes us on a brilliant two-fold look at the events at The Battle of Iwo Jima, where in 1945, U.S. Marines stormed the island of Iwo Jima which was Japanese occupied territory. Iwo Jima was the first territory fought on Japanese land during WWII. The island was defended by 22,000 troops on treacherous and unforgiving black .... Full Story
|
|
 Review: The Guardian
Kevin Costner stars as the callous Ben Randall, a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer legend who battles throughout the film to rescue his failed marriage with his wife played by Sela Ward. Paralleling this, Randall loses his entire crew on a rescue mission in the Bering Sea near Kodiak, Alaska. Taking the loss to heart, Senior Chief Randall is .... Full Story
|
|
 When you watch Open Season in IMAX 3D, you live it!
Back in the 80’s I was fortunate enough to get caught up in the 3D revivals of films such as Friday the 13th in 3D. The only disappointing thing about it was how I really detested the 3D idealism. The films were made to be in 3D so that the original camera shots were incorporated. When the film later had to be viewed in it’s 2D scope .... Full Story
|
|
 I wish Boog was my friend!
Open Season is very cool. I watched this movie in IMAX. I hate wearing glasses, but this time I loved them. It was like I was Boog and Elliot’s buddies and I went everywhere with them. I wish they could see me and hear me, too.<br> I loved the part when Boog and Elliot went to the store and turned it upside down!<br> I like .... Full Story
|
|
 I felt like I had a cape on, Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience
As a child, I was an odd one. I wasn’t just a Batman fan or a Superman fan, I idolized both of them! Although I never truly had a favorite, Superman often stole the show with his superior powers and abilities. My fanaticism of Superman led to my extreme happiness when I found out that Superman Returns would also be released in IMAX 3D. I .... Full Story
|
|
| | |
|
"3:10 to Yuma", Mangold brings back the idea of what westerns should be about
“Death Note” is an amazing work with stellar a cliffhanger(Japan Cuts-New York)
Dilwale Dulhania<i> Le Jayenge </i>is a tasteful example of strength in adversity
Surf Up, A sort of Aeso enjoyop’s fable for modern times is for all ages to enjoy
Day Watch is completely entertaining, and a definite gem for Russian film making
<i>Paris Je T'aime</i> deals with different forms of love, not just Romantic Love
