A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001)

Spoilers. Just sayin’. I remember so well when this movie was released.  I was 10-years-old, and I wanted sooo badly to see it – but...

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Just when we thought Toy Story was the best thing there was – Toy Story 2 comes out.  Pixar’s third effort is out...

films that defined us

I was asked by Marc from the awesome blog Go, See, Talk! to participate in this awesome blogathon: Films That Defined Us. ...

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)

Attack of the Clones picks up ten years after little Ani Skywalker became Obi Wan Kenobi’s padawan learner.  The galaxy is on...

Quiz Show (1994)

It’s the late ’50s and geeky Herb Stempel (John Turturro) is on a winning streak with popular quiz showTwenty One.  Quick rundown of...

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927)

Much like Blackmail, The Lodger looks and feels like a Hitchcock piece.  But The Lodger is even better. It’s...

Number Seventeen (1932)

Subtitles, guys… subtitles… Any admirable qualities are washed away in a wave of ambiguity.  We’re talking a BIG hole when you can...

12 Angry Men (1957)

Basic murder case.  Troubled kid.  Murdered father.  Easy math.  He was labeled guilty before the trial ever started. ...

Champagne (1928)

What is this: name that tune classical edition?  I heard some “Liebestraum,” some “Clair de Lune” … Beautiful stuff.   Too...

Shattered Glass (2003)

Warning: Your viewing experience can be absolutely exceptional if you watch knowing nothing about this film’s plot or the real events it...

Blackmail (1929)

It took me fifteen minutes to figure out what the hell was going on… but once I finally found my whereabouts I was pleasantly surprised. ...

Prince of Persia (2010)

The story goes something like this: Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) is an Aladdin-like street urchin who, after a random act of courage, finds...

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

So I think it’s about time I did a Star Wars marathon review-fest.  To start off: I. Am. A. Star. Wars. Nut.  I grew up watching...

Family Plot (1976)

So there are worse movies that director Alfred Hitchcock could end his career on.  Family Plot is no Psycho, but it’s...

On the Waterfront (1954)

“You don’t understand, I coulda had class!  I coulda been a contender, I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.” Everyone’s...