Posts Tagged ‘movies’

Moneyball Movies

Moneyball Movies

September 28, 2011 - - Comment Now »

The premise behind the Oakland A’s revolutionary approach to building a baseball team was so logical it’s almost mind-numbing. So, I’m going to attempt to use that same efficiency model... Read More / Comment »

Transformers 3 Review

Transformers 3 Review

July 6, 2011 - - 1 Comment »

I’m not above admitting I have enjoyed some Michael Bay films. I’ve usually enjoyed them in the wow that was fun sort of way and then never watched them again but I’ve enjoyed them nonetheless. I... Read More / Comment »

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

June 2, 2011 - - 1 Comment »

Kristen Wiig has always stood out. From her brief role as a condescending TV executive in “Knocked Up” to her numerous sketches on SNL. The problem with the latter is that most of the material... Read More / Comment »

Thor

Thor

May 5, 2011 - - Comment Now »

Thor is a tough character to pull off. In order to properly explain his origin on screen there needs to be a typical fish out of water tale involving “The God of Thunder” balanced with scenes... Read More / Comment »

True Grit

True Grit

December 26, 2010 - - 1 Comment »

Christmas entertainment boils down to two things: Basketball and movies (oh and the company of loved ones I suppose). On the basketball side, the Knicks continue to prove they are a real squad and the... Read More / Comment »

Black Swan

Black Swan

December 6, 2010 - - Comment Now »

Tense. That’s the best word I can use to describe Darren Aronofsky’s latest, “Black Swan”. Every scene is filled with and successfully builds tension. In fact, I can’t... Read More / Comment »

The Social Network

The Social Network

October 4, 2010 - - Comment Now »

If “The Social Network” was a Facebook status update, I suppose I would click ‘like this’. But while most of the feedback I’ve heard seems to like it with multiple thumbs... Read More / Comment »

Machete Review

Machete Review

September 7, 2010 - - 2 Comments »

Between “Machete” and “Piranha”, I’ve now seen back-to-back movies that make no false pretense about what they are (what this says about me is a different story). What “Machete”... Read More / Comment »

Piranha 3D

Piranha 3D

August 31, 2010 - - Comment Now »

Being devoured bit by bit by a school of prehistoric piranhas would suck. I suppose the opposite of that experience would be a lot of fun. “Piranha 3D” isn’t quite the polar opposite... Read More / Comment »

TaranLilo

TaranLilo

August 25, 2010 - - 2 Comments »

Let me start by saying I feel bad for Lindsay Lohan. Yes, she’s engaged in mess-like behavior. However, she’s only 24 and she’s had plenty of resources at her disposal which could... Read More / Comment »