Got out to see Joy, the new Jennifer Lawrence movie directed by David O. Russel (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and other oddities). This is one of the best films about selling mops that I’ve ever seen. Didn’t know that … Continue reading
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a really darn good film… and it’s so awesome to be able to say that. 33 years waiting for another GOOD Star Wars movie… a movie where every second of it is better than … Continue reading
The new Steve Jobs movie starring Michael Fassbender as Jobs, written by Aaron Sorkin, and directed by Danny Boyle is a pretty artificial movie bordering on not being a movie at all and is pretty amazing. What I mean is … Continue reading
So… rushed out to see Mad Max: Fury Road… a movie with 99% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes so had to see it before any more got spoiled. And the movie is exactly what it’s advertised as – an unadulterated … Continue reading
Caught an early show of Disney’s new animated movie Frozen… A super charming and adorable flick with good songs and big laughs and a whole lot of heart. Totally recommended as one of the best animated flicks of the past … Continue reading
Saw the new movie Gravity, the new Sandra Bullock / George Clooney disaster/survival in space movie and it’s fantastic. Best movie of the year (so far). Unbelievable shots and FX mix with great acting, terrifying and thrilling moments all based … Continue reading
Saw the new home invasion / horror flick You’re Next… which looks like every other home invasion flick ever made (The Strangers, The Purge, Funny Games, etc.) and proceeds to be one of the worst movies of the year with … Continue reading
Saw the powerful indie film Fruitville Station – the true story about the final 24 hours of an average, imperfect 22 year old man (father, boyfriend, son, ex-con, trying to do better) who is shot, possibly accidentally, in a stupid … Continue reading
Saw a weird Tuesday showing of the new comedy This is the End starring Seth Rogan, James Franco, academy award nominee Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, and Jay Baruchel with special guest stars Emma Watson, Rihanna, a coked-up Michael Cera, Jason … Continue reading
Never read the (1400 page!) book, never saw a non-singing movie version, never seen the musical stage play, and never seen a filmed version of it as a musical – but saw Les Miserables today (all 2 hrs and 30 … Continue reading