No one likes watching something they’ve seen a hundred times before. Usually, a film at least tries to separate itself from the pack in one way or another- be it a big plot twist, a fancy directorial style, or a great musical score. I guess the entire crew of “Made Of Honor” never got this […]

The story begins with its main Character, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) alongside his partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo)—two federal marshals—about to embark on an island housed to the criminally insane and its caretakers.  The reason for their visit is simple: to investigate the disappearance of one of Shutter Island’s patients, Rachel Solanda, […]

Imagine a world where wars were no longer fought by new recruits into the military or battle-hardened veterans that have returned for another tour of duty. Instead, picture the wars being fought by those who had already served their country and died on the field of battle years before. This type of world and future […]

The “The Damned United” is a film about rivalry, and the hazards of man’s selfish ambitions. This 2009 film, directed by Tom Hooper, stars Michael Sheen as the newly appointed manager Brian Clough of the English football team (soccer to those on this side of the Atlantic) Leeds United. Clough is a “cheeky lad” to […]

Imagine a world in which there were no lies (think “Liar Liar” on a global scale). People told you just what they thought about you and you can tell the bank how much money is in your bank account. In this movie written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson, this world is a […]

 
The Hurt Locker (2009)
131 Mins.
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
‘The Hurt Locker’ grabs hold of the audience within the first few frames and doesn’t let go until the credits start rolling. In these first few frames you are thrown directly into the middle of an Army bomb squad unit based in Iraq. These […]

These are my picks for Oscar, share yours! 
Which film will win the Best Picture Award? The Blind Side
Who will win the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award? Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker
Who will win the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award? Stanley Tucci -The Lovely […]

“Gutterballs”
What if I told you that a horror film would have a beaver shot, what I thought to be a real blow job scene, an 8 min rape scene, genital mutilation, more F-words than “Scarface”, Skanky Girls, over the top gore…..ohh and a Tranny!
If you are still reading, I present […]

          Having trouble communicating with your significant other?  Trying to rekindle that romance and fire you once had?  Trying to keep up with your younger mate after a bad divorce?  Want to prevent each other from splitting up? Or maybe you were just sweet talked into accompanying a couple friends trying to fix their own […]

Title: “Trading Places”
Year: 1983
Run Time: 116 mins
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliot, Paul Gleason
Director: John Landis
Plot: It’s amazing just how much power the one dollar bill can have over a single person’s life. And just watch that power grow when placed in the hands of the […]