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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Paul Verhoeven and “subtle” don’t go together. That’s why a war film is such an exciting concept from him; it’s a film that won’t hold back. Black Book doesn’t …
Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac could star in anything together, letting their charm carry the entire film. Soul Men was built with these two actors in mind, and …