Valentine’s Day
More than a mere date flick, Valentine’s Day realizes it can turn a profit on recycled plotlines as long as you throw enough big names at it (Carol pointed out that the star billings on the poster are in alphabetical order).
That said, it does make for a decent date night. One of those [...]
I haven’t seen a movie as beautiful as Slumdog Millionaire in a while.
There are many reasons to like it. I’m sure you’ll find your own.
I liked how it encompassed all man’s emotions, qualities and flaws. Hope. Anger. Despair. Humour. Passion. Betrayal. Innocence – and, of course, Love.
It was also one of those few movies where [...]
I finally watched it last week, probably just before the screenings ended. I think it’s so good that I’m not going to bother with spoiler warnings; if you haven’t already watched it you suck :P.
The really impressive thing that put Wall-E above and beyond the previous Pixar films is how it intertwines two different stories [...]
Dark Knight Returns
Batman first came alive for me when I read Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns (1986), which told the story of an aged Batman returning to fight crime. Its grim take on superheroes and mature themes remain an influence on comic books today (and who could forget the iconic panels [...]
Massive spoiler alert! Don’t read this if you haven’t seen the movie.
Indy 4 is almost here!! The early reviews are starting to trickle out already but I’ve been forcing myself not to read them – I gather it at least doesn’t suck though. Which at least says something given all the hype surrounding it.
To entertain myself (and you!) during the wait, I’ve been comparing what we [...]
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones is one of the best movie franchises ever! It’s a rare blend of action and humour and doesn’t miss any opportunity to poke fun at itself. It has one of the best, most recognizable theme songs of all time. And it stars Harrison Ford!
My introduction [...]
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