Hank Azaria should be the lead star on the poster for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He plays Kah Mun Rah, an Egyptian king brought back to life thanks to the same stone tablet used in the first film. He’s having a difficult time adjusting to the modern world, fighting both Larry [...]

Betty White can save any project, or at least salvage what little The Proposal has going for it. She plays her usual “sweet grandma” routine, although one with a rough, scathing side she is not afraid to show. Think Lake Placid minus the cows being fed to the ravenous alligator. The script by Pete Chiarelli [...]

Land of the Lost fans are going to be ticked. While the original show is a campy piece of TV history (despite nostalgic fans thinking otherwise), this Hollywood update is stupidly offensive. Apparently, when you combine a Will Ferrell R-rated comedy and a kids PG-rated comedy, you end up with a PG-13 comedy. How that [...]

There’s not much like a John Landis late ’70s or ’80s comedy. Animal House, Blues Brothers, Coming to America, and of course Trading Places all fall into that category. The latter is fondly remembered for many a reason, though it doesn’t comes off perfectly. This is still one of the better comedies of the era. [...]

Religious satire is still shaky ground even in modern films, but imagine the protests back in 1979 with Life of Brian. Taking the Bible and satirizing key moments through unknown Brian is brilliance, and in the hands of the Python’s a film classic. It’s almost impossible to replicate the style the Python’s use for laughs. [...]

A departure from what fans typically expected from Michael Crichton, Rising Sun is about international relationships, not radical new technology. Instead, Crichtion chose to focus on the Japanese, and their involvement with American business. The novel was involving, a quick read loaded with tension. The film is similar in tone, although as with all adaptations, [...]

There are kid’s movies that are designed to lightly entertain, and others that break a mold and enter into uncharted territory. While full credit can’t be given to the film as this is based on a long-standing classic children’s novel, the on-screen emotional impact of Bridge to Terabithia is undeniable. While not a great film, [...]

While based on a novel, it’s hard to believe Mrs. Doubtfire wasn’t born on a single concept: Robin Williams in drag. Williams charisma, energy, and acting skills are in full force in Mrs. Doubtfire, easily one of the actor’s best films. It’s hard not to like such a warm, harmless comedy. Yes, the concept is [...]

Why is it that every New York cop ready to retire in Hollywood happens to end up in the biggest case of his life? Such is the case with the dull thriller The Devil’s Own. Despite a great cast headlined by Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, the movie never gains momentum to become anything other [...]

Over time, one can hope that the awards, healthy praise, and hype can make Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler the classic it deserves. For whatever reason, the years other critical darlings such as Slumdog Millionaire took in over $100 million at the box office, while The Wrestler struggled to $26 million despite the mainstream attention. Maybe [...]