Bad Words is the new comedy from well-established actor / funny man Jason Bateman (TV’s Arrested Development, Horrible Bosses). He commands a filthy, absurdist tone for his directorial debut. First–time screenwriter Andrew Dodge provides brutal insults with sincere likability, the perfect blend for Bateman’s persona and an ideal screenplay … [Read More]
While looking at the poster for Divergent, the new movie opening this weekend based on the young adult best-selling series by Veronica Roth, I couldnt help but think of humorous and very popular super hero meme that addressed the sexualization of female characters. The “If the Male Super Hero Characters Posed Like … [Read More]
The South By Southwest Film Festival is the perfect venue for smaller studios to showcase some of their spring and summer features for eager audiences hoping to catch the next sleeper hit. Discovering an indie sleeper is a coveted spot for Cinephiles (if not over-rated). A few movies that … [Read More]
The South by Southwest Interactive, Movie, and Music Festival draws 100,000’s of people to Austin Texas for the annual conference. People are flooded the streets, the music is loud, and the energy in infectious. It has become a Spring Break destination for regional college students as well as a … [Read More]
Synopsis: Now in her late 80s, Broadway legend Elaine Stritch remains as ferociously funny as ever. In this bold, hilarious and poignant portrait, the uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner is revealed both on and off stage. Candid reflections about her life are punctuated with words from friends (including James … [Read More]
Imagine sitting in a movie with nothing except black and white images slowly creeping on the screen. Oh, there is no dialogue or hardly any noises. A repetitive score continuous plays. This is what watching the new cinematic experience Visitors is like. I find it reassuring and rewarding to … [Read More]
Finally opening in theaters this weekend will be Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises. I delayed a Top Ten list for it and didn’t bother with one after waiting so long to see most of the contenders at play. (At the end of 2014, I won’t be waiting.) The Wind Rises played … [Read More]
From the Good Cop / Bad Cop character (which I found very much amusing) in the hyperactive and humorous The Lego Movie to now his leading man air marshal role in Non-Stop, 2014 is the year Liam Neeson has become a self-parody shtick of the ass kicking tough guy. … [Read More]
The significant Oscar recognition for Dallas Buyers Club was obvious when the Academy Award nominations were announced. Honoring the stunning performances of Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto was to be expected as was the Best Picture nomination. However, additional nominations in categories of Original Screenplay, Editing, and Makeup showed … [Read More]
The Boulder International Film Festival features an eclectic mix of various films ideal for movie fans looking to start off the year including some 2014 Oscar Nominated Films to local cinematic mix of Colorado based/produced features to a section of activist based movies with an emerging, special Call2Action section. … [Read More]
One of my favorite aspects of the Academy Awards is the Oscar shorts. Opening in theaters and available on VOD very soon, this shorts packages format has grown in popularity every year. It is appealing to watch artistic and intriguing Oscar nominees for awards junkies who have already … [Read More]
With Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity receiving alot of attention in the last few months from a successful box office and becoming a serious contender in the Osacr race (with numerous Academy Award nominations), it is interesting to hear pundits and fans describe Gravity as “sci-fi.” Co-winning the Producers Guild Award alongside 12 Years A Slave is quiet an … [Read More]