Ten years later, cast and crew return for the Zombieland sequel, Double Tap. The better of two sequels opening this week in cinemas, this one builds from it’s original premise without compromising too much of the originality that made it work in the first place. Unfortunately both sequels, Zombieland and Maleficent attempt to recycle plot […]
The title of this film is incorrectly called Krystal for a number of reasons. First, it might as well be an extension of Macy’s television show Shameless. I’ve never seen the show, in full disclosure, but the IMDB premise “An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children cope as best they
Unforgettable’s weak plot contrasts with strong performances of the main characters. After a traumatic childhood and recent past, Julia (Dawson) is eagerly anticipating her new life with David (Stults), someone who seems ideal—sensitive, caring, and responsible. He has a lovely house in California and gives her his grandmother’s ring upon their engagement. Julia is initially
The humanization of Batman (Arnett) turns out to be very funny with glitzy animation and some substance to the message. As evidenced by audience reaction at the screening, those familiar with DC comics will get many references that fly past those of us who are uninformed. But even for those unfamiliar with all the Batman
This is where accusations might be thrown towards film critics being pretentious, but the simple fact is Puerto Ricans in Paris is not worth even being shown in a theater. It’s gotten VOD written all over it (which it will also hit the same day of a select theatrical release). If Puerto Ricans in Paris
Ratchet and Clank are two entertaining characters in this beautifully animated movie based on a videogame—not usually one of my favorite activities. But this one has some good messages for children having to do with loyalty, hubris, and ambition. Betrayal, vainglorious boasting, and impulsivity are boldly displayed and then shown to be mistakes, and it
I remember first seeing actor Diego Luna in the astonishing Y tu Mama Tambien. His career and interest in film has developed over the years and he is now presenting his sophomore directorial feature and his biggest film yet. He worked for years to get this film made; having to seek funding in Mexico, Luna