Saturday, September 29, 2012

Paranorman




Paranorman

Directed by Sam Fell & Chris Butler



Paranorman is a funny, charming stop-motion animated family horror-comedy that sadly loses steam approaching the third act, but is nonetheless wholly entertaining.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Bourne Legacy




The Bourne Legacy

Directed by Tony Gilroy



Not a groundbreaking action movie but certainly nothing to scoff at, The Bourne Legacy has its faults, and while not as compelling as the Matt Damon films, is still often quite entertaining and features strong performances.

Monday, September 24, 2012

The Master




The Master

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson



Despite excellent performances from Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, The Master lacks the ability to answer any of its own questions or choose a direction in which to take the story.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

2013 Best Actor Predictions

Without having seen ANY of the following performances, at this point, these are the 10 potential Best Actor nominees I feel are the most likely to find their way into the final 5. As Oscar season approaches, this page will be continuously updated. Check in every once in a while and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below!



1. Joaquin Phoenix - The Master



Friday, September 7, 2012

Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance




Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance

Directed by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor



With interesting - though sometimes obtrusive - visuals, poor acting, and a forgettable story, Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance is an exhausting exercise in superficial film-making -- all style and no substance.