Archive for February, 2010
by Matt | 02.26.10 | Film Reviews
I’ve been on a health binge as of late and decided to start the day with a Chocolate Orange. So it was that I sat back full of orangey goodness to watch director Greg Mottola’s latest movie Adventure Land.
Now it may just be the Vitamin C talking, but I really enjoyed this film. More »
Tags: Adventure Land, comedy, dramedy, Greg Mottola
by Matt | 02.21.10 | Film Reviews
When it comes to cinema, buzzwords such as ‘breathtaking’ and ‘genius’ are batted around all too freely. Oscar buzz, awards nominations, and sequels just seem to be part of the course for films that are favourably received or turn a profit.
In the case of Pixar’s latest offering Up, all the above catchphrases apply. More »
Tags: 3-D, annimation, comedy, Pete Docter, Pixar, Up
by Matt | 02.19.10 | Film Reviews
Wednesday evening, flu coursing through my veins, head about to explode. I need a release, an escape from the realities of a cold February night. Mustering just enough energy to hoist my head in the direction of the door, my eyes fix upon a rental that dropped there earlier in the day.
Could this be the antidote to my woes I ask? More »
Tags: action, Gamer, Gerard Butler, Hollywood, video game
by Anthony | 02.05.10 | Film Reviews
Back in 2007 director Tony Gilroy delivered one of the year’s best films in Michael Clayton. Fast forward 24 months and we find the writer/director back on similar territory with his stylish follow-up, Duplicity.
The movie is aptly titled given that things are never quite what they seem. More »
Tags: Clive Owen, dramedy, Duplicity, Hollywood, Julia Roberts, romantic comedy, Tony Gilroy
by Anthony | 02.04.10 | Film Reviews
Okay, let’s cut to the chase: there are two ways of viewing Sam Mendes’ Away We Go. Fans laud it as a heartfelt film that gracefully traces the journey of an expectant couple. Detractors are less forgiving. ‘Self-indulgent cheese-fest’ is one description thrown around. Where you stand will depend wholly on personal taste. For me, I’m going with the cheese. More »
Tags: art house, Away We Go, comedy, dramedy, Hollywood, Sam Mendes