“The Quiet Ones” falls victim to usual horror cliches
I couldn't wait to see “The Quiet Ones” when I saw that it was coming from Hammer Film Productions. This year has been less...
“A Haunted House 2” haunts the audience with horrible punchlines
I have a headache from being hit over the head with blatant punchlines.
“A Haunted House 2” is the sequel to Marlon Wayans’ and Rick...
“Oculus”: Looking through the sloppy glass
How do you make a typical haunting horror movie seem original? Director Mike Flanagan believes this is done by playing with the minds of...
Wes Anderson creates another quirky masterpiece in “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
When attempting to review a filmmaker such as Wes Anderson, it is difficult to know where to begin. Anderson’s unique directorial touch is recognizable...
Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Sets the Bar for Marvel
One of the first things that came to my mind after watching “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (besides “Whoa, what an awesome movie!”) was...
Modernization of “Noah” succeeds, but lacks consistency
If you found yourself pondering your childhood Bible studies after watching this film, then you probably had the right reaction.
In “Noah,” Darren Aronofsky’s modern...
A virtual conversation with Edward Snowden
On a warm day in March, while indie bands were playing and films were competing for the attention of judges at the South by...
“300: Rise of an Empire” heavy on action, empty on plot
What comes to mind when you think of the number 300? Is it slow motion? What about overly saturated CGI? Or maybe a super...
Liam Neeson delivers in “Non-Stop”
I just love it when a movie delivers on its premise. “Gravity” promised moviegoers the chance to watch Sandra Bullock float through a green-screened...
“Robocop” Movie Review
I think the biggest problem with movie remakes is they seem oblivious to the fact that the reason their source material worked so well...