Risen is the new biblical film about a roman soldier (Joseph Fiennes) who is tasked, at first, to make sure no one disturbs the tomb of the just-crucified Jesus (Pontius Pilate and the Pharasies believe his followers will steel the … Continue reading
Went to see How to be Single, perhaps a movie for which I was not the target demographic. Or maybe I was just grumpy, or tired, or having an existential crisis. But there were moments in this romantic comedy where … Continue reading
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is the new movie based on the book based on that other book, you know the one (hint: Sense and Sensibility – har!). Before I talk about what I thought of the movie, I want … Continue reading
Also saw The Boy, a new January horror film about a nanny who hires into a British estate to take care of a creepy boy… mainly creepy by the fact he’s a porcelain toy. So, yes, it’s yet another killer … Continue reading
Went blind into a movie called The Funhouse Massacre… all I knew about it was the title which cleverly suggested there would be a funhouse in which a massacre would take place. I’m clever in deducing these things. But, yeah, … Continue reading
The new political satire Our Brand is Crisis is a black comedy about political consultants and how, guys, political campaigns are underhanded and full of manipulation! I bet you didn’t know that already so see this movie and watch dirty … Continue reading
Checked out Tales of Halloween on iTunes streaming (new release, limited theatrical). This is an anthology of Halloween-themed horror shorts. I wish I could say I liked it – there are ten movies so there’s plenty of chances to find a … Continue reading
Decided to check out Hotel Transylvania 2 and my opinion hardly matters… it’s only vaguely a movie that adults unaccompanied by a minor can appreciate on its own merits. It wasn’t terrible, just like the first movie but wasn’t what … Continue reading
So went to see A Walk in the Woods, the new movie about walking the Appalachian Trail, based on the travel book of the same name and starring Robert Redford and the gristle that is what’s left of Nick Nolte’s … Continue reading
To my surprise, the new indie/horror/art house/Schwarzenegger flick Maggie showed up on Apple TV/iTunes streaming (it is also in limited theatrical release). Maggie is, indeed, a small indie movie with art house desires… a contemplative, slow-paced, methodical sad story about … Continue reading