The only fun to be had, literally the only thing to keep one paying attention to Ben Stiller’s unfunny sequel is cameo counting. While Zoolander 2 is filled with pop-stars like Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Willie Nelson, hardly any of them have more than two seconds of screen time, nor do they have any […]
From the moment the opening credits hit the screen you know this superhero movie is going to be unlike all the rest. And thank-goodness, because I am way beyond my tolerance for that mess. This isn’t however the first appearance of Deadpool in the Marvel universe, he appeared in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, also played by
This film marginally succeeds simply because it’s not completely awful. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies comes from author Seth Grahame-Smith’s idea of taking Jane Austin’s beloved novel Pride & Prejudice and inserting a zombie apocalypse in-between our favorite moments with Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Originally Natalie Portman was attached to the project, and still serves
The comedic drama The Lady in the Van, gives 80-year-old Maggie Smith another opportunity to show off her seemingly endless talent. The year of the senior actress continues with Dame Maggie Smith (Harry Potter, Gosford Park) reprising her stage character on the big screen. Based on writer Alan Bennett’s own experience with a lady who
Dustin Chase predicts the Directors Guild of America Awards this weekend. The DGA is the second last stop before the Oscars, and arguably the most important award before the Academy Awards happen.
The Coen Brothers latest film, “Hail, Caesar” is a really good B-movie. It’s always been hit and miss with the Oscar winning duo (No Country For Old Men), known for their work in writing as much as directing. You look at their filmography and it’s literally as if someone turns the light switch on and
Gavin O’Conner’s female western was plagued by production and post production problems that sealed its fate. Produced by Oscar winner Portman, co-written by Edgerton, this not so daring western had all the ingredients for something special, but like the Tommy Lee Jones / Hilary Swank western, never carves out its own unique piece of the
Expectations have to be adjusted anytime Disney delivers a “based on a true story”, much like their sports movie department.
In what might be her most prolific performance, 45 Years isn’t as depressing as many of the films or performances of this nature, instead relies on internal anger and displacement of feelings.
