Michael Bay trades giant robots for body builders in this outlandish true crime tale that follows some of the dumbest characters you will ever encounter. [Read more...]
Film Review: Mud
04/26/2013 by Leave a Comment
Mud is the follow up for Take Shelter director Jeff Nichols and while a very different film than its predecessor, it’s almost as successful. [Read more...]
Dissecting Oblivion
04/22/2013 by 6 Comments
After seeing Oblivion, Tom Cruise’s newest foray into the futuristic sci-fi genre, there is definitely a lot to talk about. Like Andrea Riseborough’s pupils! Read on to see just what Lauren and Zac deem worthy of discussion. [Read more...]
Film Review: Oblivion
04/18/2013 by 1 Comment
You probably think you have a good idea about how Oblivion is going to go, or at least a good idea about the basic premise. Chances are, you don’t even know that much. [Read more...]
Film Review: The Place Beyond the Pines
04/15/2013 by Leave a Comment
The Place Beyond the Pines is has three distinct acts, the first is excellent, the second is pretty great, and the last one misses the mark almost entirely. [Read more...]
Film Review: To the Wonder
04/13/2013 by Leave a Comment
To the Wonder is the latest from Terrence Malick and it is his most visually narrative feature yet; that is both a blessing and a curse over the course of the film. [Read more...]
Film Review: Trance
04/10/2013 by Leave a Comment
Trance has an interesting premise and some great visuals, but it has a serious problem of telling instead of just showing; or shut the fuck up Rosario Dawson. [Read more...]
Film Review: G.I. Joe: Retaliation
03/27/2013 by Leave a Comment
G.I. Joe: Retaliation brings the military action figures back to the big screen in a smaller scoped and less silly affair that lacks many standout moments; outside “Ninja Mountain.” [Read more...]
Film Review: Spring Breakers
03/24/2013 by Leave a Comment
Harmony Korine’s latest is a wonderfully directed trip into debauchery, ignorance and insanity that has some biting social commentary to spare. [Read more...]
Film Review: The Croods
03/22/2013 by Leave a Comment
Even though things are apparently so easy a caveman to can do it, everything leading up to The Croods left me skeptical that animated movies were something they could tackle. With expectations set low, The Croods could only go up from there. [Read more...]
Film Review: Stoker
03/22/2013 by Leave a Comment
Stoker is a creepy and sexy coming of age film at it’s heart, and for it’s star Mia Wasikowska, while Park Chan-wook proves he can excel in any language. [Read more...]
For Your Renting Pleasure
03/20/2013 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s “For Your Renting Pleasure” I went with one film that follows those that uphold the law with End of Watch, and one film about those who break it with Hit & Run. Criminals were right, they have more fun. [Read more...]
Film Review: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
03/14/2013 by Leave a Comment
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone should be better than it is, but it betrays audiences by giving us an unredeemable lead character and projects every joke from a mile away. [Read more...]
Film Review: Oz the Great and Powerful
03/07/2013 by Leave a Comment
Oz the Great and Powerful is a solid start for Disney’s return to that merry old land, but it works best when blazing its own path and not being beholden to The Wizard of Oz. [Read more...]
For Your Renting Pleasure
03/06/2013 by Leave a Comment
In this edition of “For You Renting Pleasure” we’re going with two representations of love that couldn’t be further from each other in both tone and effectiveness. [Read more...]
