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Ever since the popularity of video games skyrocketed in the 1980s, Hollywood has been trying to cash in on the craze by bringing well-known franchises to…
Sadly and almost criminally overlooked during awards season, Out of the Furnace was one of my favorite films of 2013. Written and directed by Scott Cooper,…
This. Is. NOT! Sparta. But 300: Rise of an Empire makes a valiant, albeit unnecessary, attempt to recapture the lightning in a bottle that was the original…
From the opening scene, where a shadowy figure in an elegant white hat effortlessly fends off a group of opponents in the pouring rain, The Grandmaster…
When I watched the debut episode of FX’s The Americans last year, it didn’t quite grab me. I though the series was built on an interesting premise,…
While there are plenty of animated films involving time travel, Free Birds is the first (and quite possibly the last) to populate the adventure with anthropomorphic…
What happens when the director of the Resident Evil franchise teams up with the writing team that brought us Batman Forever? You get a film like…
In my original theatrical review of The Counselor, I called the film “a spectacular failure on almost every level” and “particularly disappointing considering the talent involved.” Needless…
Hollywood’s ever-increasing propensity for remakes, reboots, and reimaginings has led to a cornucopia of mixed results, but for the most part, I tend to give new…
Hollywood has a long history of taking beloved relics from our childhood and adapting them into big-screen entertainment, with the unfortunate truth being that the final…
As a seemingly endless rain pours down on a rural town somewhere in the Catskills, the matriarch of the Parker family succumbs to an unknown illness…
While Hollywood is content to churn out sappy romance flicks starring attractive twenty- and thirty-somethings every year, it’s rare to comes across a film that explores…
I should probably preface this review by admitting that I’m a huge fan of Ben Affleck: despite some unfortunate decisions earlier in his career, the man…
From the original theatrical review: Let’s be honest – moviegoers will spend the entire film anticipating the iconic prom scene, and when Carrie’s frustration finally boils…
Outrageous from start to finish, and rarely falters in its quest to entertain the audience for three hours.
A rare glimpse at the man behind the magic – and the woman responsible for one of his most memorable accomplishments.
A decent film that looks and sounds fantastic, but fans might be more satisfied with the extended edition, rather than this theatrical cut.
Memorable songs and classic fairy tale themes combine for the best animated film of the year.
A breathlessly thrilling sequel that improves on its predecessor in nearly every conceivable way.
Amusing at times, but never aspires to be more than a paint-by-numbers rom com.
The action-packed 80s throwback gets a stellar Blu-ray release with a gorgeous video transfer and a ton of special features.
A spectacular failure on almost every level, particularly disappointing considering the talent involved.
A film that knows exactly what it is, and never aspires to be anything more. Turn off your brain, let yourself enjoy it.
Never strays too far from the source material, but still provides enough enjoyment for a modern-day audience.
An excellent film that boldly challenges the audience to look at bullying and school violence from a different perspective.
An engrossing character study, cleverly disguised as an adrenaline-soaked action film.
Hilariously vulgar, outrageously filthy, and unexpectedly heartwarming. An excellent directorial debut.
Not for everyone, but different enough from the usual trashy romance stuff to warrant a second look.
Caters to fans of the franchise while providing just enough to keep newcomers entertained.
The most emotionally resonant film of the year, full of joy and heartbreak and everything in between.
A beautiful, melancholy film that feels more like a work-in-progress than a complete story.
A solid mix of humor and terror, one of the most original and inspired horror films in a very long time.
The chemistry between the two leads elevates this otherwise decent film to one of the most pleasantly surprising and enjoyable flicks of the summer.