Movies. Films. And movies.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011


Pearl Jam Twenty
Starring Pearl Jam
Directed by Cameron Crowe
Plot: A documentary on the band Pearl Jam, looking back at their 20 year history.


"A great documentary on a great band. A must-see for Pearl Jam and grunge fans."

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Sunday, October 16, 2011


Valentine's Day
Starring Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Dempsey
Written by Katherine Fugate, Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein
Directed by Gary Marshall
Plot: The drama that occurs on Valentine's Day between couples and singles all nicely wrapped up with a bow.


"Coming in with really low expectations, Valentine's Day was surprisingly good. A lot like dating I guess."

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011


Angels & Demons
Starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer
Written by David Koepp, Akiva Goldsman, based on the book by Dan Brown
Directed by Ron Howard
Plot: Another adventure featuring symbologist Robert Langdon which finds him trying to prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.


"A lot more fun than The DaVinci Code with the help of screenwriter David Koepp and the presence of Ewan McGregor. Feels like an episode of The Amazing Race wrapped in religion and symbology."

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The Box
Starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella
Written by Richard Kelly, based on the short story by Richard Matheson
Directed by Richard Kelly
Plot: A couple's life is turned upside down when they decide to press a button in a mysterious box that will grant them one million dollars, but will result in the death of someone they don't know.


"A complete mind-f*ck in true Twilight Zone, Richard Matheson, and Richard Kelly fashion."

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Sunday, October 09, 2011


Drive
Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston
Written by Hossein Amini, based on the book by James Sallis
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
Plot: A stunt driver who moonlights as a wheelman gets tangled in a crime scheme that puts him and his new girlfriend at risk.


"Cool. So cool. Intense. So intense. A great soundtrack and score! I love this movie."

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Saturday, October 08, 2011


Despicable Me
Starring Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Elsie Fisher
Written by Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Sergio Pablos
Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Plot: An evil mastermind transforms into a loving dad when he adopts three orphan girls as part of a scheme.


"Cute. Especially the minions and Elsie Fisher as Agnes. Steve Carell entertains as always. Good for the family."

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Sunday, October 02, 2011


Crazy Heart
Starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell
Written by Scott Copper, based on the novel by Thomas Cobb
Directed by Scott Cooper
Plot: A burnt-out country music star is forced to clean up his dysfunctional life after he gets his heart broken.


"Just like a good country song, Crazy Heart is full of sorrow and sweetness. A great character tale."

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Saturday, October 01, 2011


Step Brothers
Starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen
Written by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay
Directed by Adam McKay
Plot: Two immature middle-age men still living at home become step brothers and roommates when their parents get married.


"Funny in the right places, but nothing extraordinary. Good for some laughs on a Sunday afternoon."