THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 Feels Belabored and Underwhelming
Once again, Hollywood has taken to chopping one film into two halves. In this case, it’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjaw …Read the Rest
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HORNS Is A Flawed But Interesting Jumble
If you’re looking for something truly bizarre this week at the movies, it’s hard to top Horns. It’s a film …Read the Rest
BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Isn’t Likely To Be Remembered in the Morning
Loss-of-memory films can play host to intriguing ideas. When one loses all sense of self, how do they remember who …Read the Rest
A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES Doesn’t Quite Come to Life
Author Lawrence Block has written many a gritty crime novel, but Hollywood hasn’t had the best of luck bringing his …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-Ray Roundup for Sept. 9th
Well, it’s a very busy week with a large and varied assortment of oddball titles for your amusement. Here are …Read the Rest
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Destined to Fill Theater Lobbies With Teary-Eyed Tweens
Among all of the big summer blockbusters, it’s a surprise that one of the season’s most anticipated releases is a …Read the Rest
THE BOOK THIEF Tries Too Hard
Striving to make a grand, important film is a noble gesture, but there are many pitfalls. There’s certainly nothing wrong …Read the Rest
ENDER’S GAME a Decent but Glitch-Ridden Diversion
The novel Ender’s Game has endured quite a troubled path from it’s original publication in the 80’s to the silver screen. …Read the Rest