Arthur C. Clarke could not have written a more cinematic novel. (Witness the many scenes/lines used verbatim.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086837/
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Up (in 3D)
It soars! It's uplifting! Only a few downer moments! (Trust me, there were far worse puns than this.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Doctor Who: Season 3
What I will miss about William Hartnell playing the Doctor is his unflappable nature in the face of trouble. Are they all like that, and did he start it?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056751/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056751/
Run Fatboy Run
Pegg does much better in over-the-top spoofs. Too much narrative in this one.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425413/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425413/
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
MASH: Season 10
Always so weird to see guest stars on MASH. There's Joe Pantoliano, looking about 12 years old.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068098/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068098/
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6
Hands down best scene is Giles laughing hysterically at the Season 6 machinations in the last episode. Good they can make fun of themselves.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
24: Season 7
They sure took their sweet time explaining Jack's motives. I wish it hadn't taken the American people to pressure them into doing it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285331/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285331/
Die Hard
Could there be a more stereotypical action film? And by that I mean, so full of stereotypes?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Star Trek
Too many references to old action films (Matrix, Star Wars, Jurassic Park). Consequence: not as unique as it should have been.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wendy and Lucy
Beware animal lovers, this film will raise your anxiety level. Try to remember it's not really the point.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152850/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152850/
Away We Go
One of the most genuinely funny movies I've seen. And shouldn't Allison Janney be given a lifetime achievement award by now?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1176740/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1176740/
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Lost: Season 5
Not the most stellar season. A most provoking end, though, as we gear up to get our questions truly answered.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dollhouse: Season 1
Remember, it's Whedon, you need to watch at least half the season before it starts getting good. (Episode 7 = fave. Episode 13 = waiting...)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300/
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Before the Rain
Arresting images, non-linear structure, and one hell of a sad region.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110882/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110882/
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Lymelife
So chaps my ass when the end of a movie isn't in keeping with the rest of it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363780/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363780/
Watchmen
Less than a handful of scenes different from the comic book = not worth the 3 hours.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/
Observe and Report
Above quota: # of penises shown. Below quota: socially responsible endings.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197628/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197628/
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Alone in the Dark
There are so many things you could say about this piece of crap. First and foremost, though, Tara Reid as a scientist?!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369226/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369226/
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