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The Railway Man is based on the World War II memoir of Eric Lomax, who is our character of focus in the film. I found the film to look and feel a little like those “safe” movies due to its gloss, polished aesthetic. But with the power of its performers and events depicted in the […]
It started off kind of weak and had a slightly mediocre summer (for mainstream movies), but overall 2013 was a really great year for movies. I say that because this Top 10 list was an incredibly difficult task to put together. One of the most challenging things every year is we are so hyped up […]
Stoker is one of those movies where I had every intention of seeing theatrically, but for whatever unknown reason or another the stars just didn’t align properly in my favor. Sadly, it came and went and I was forced to wait until now to finally check it out. In the meantime, I heard so many […]
I kind of have this stubborn rule in life where if I don’t see a film within it’s first to second week of being released in theaters, I just wait for its eventual home video release. Such is the case with Stoker, but let the record show…I wanted to see this one very badly in […]
Salim, Liz and Aaron review this new drama from director Chan-wook Park. After her Dad dies, India’s Uncle Charlie comes to live with her and her Mom. Unaware of his existence, India suspects Charlie has ulterior motives. But she soon becomes infatuated with him. WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit
Stoker is the English-language debut of Korean director Park Chan-wook, who has previously made thrillers such as Oldboy and Lady Vengeance, which are known for depicting brutal subject matter within the frame of beautifully executed visuals. Those familiar with his work can see that Chan-wook has a deep appreciation for filmmakers such as Hitchcock and […]
It seems like The Paperboy should have enough to make it an entertaining, trashy thriller. It has all of the right ingredients, with several actors giving strong performances just for the sake of adding on to a film that does not even really need it. Yet, the plot is shapeless and lacks anything that resembles […]
Before there was Insidious, there was 2001’s The Others. Of course, they are completely different stories, but they both travel down a similar road I love in my movies, that being the paranormal/supernatural one. I could go on and on about my love for both of these films, but for today, my proverbial spotlight will […]
Living in Cleveland, sometimes you miss the best films of the year in the theater. It’s very easy to do. The little indie films, if they come here, only last for about a week or two and play in obscure theater locations. So with that being said, Rabbit Hole is a film I’m truly looking forward […]
Lionsgate presents one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2010 in the Rabbit Hole starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. The film is directed by John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch). I’m a big fan of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, but have a feeling that Rabbit Hole will be a complete […]
The calendar year of 2010 in the world of Blu-ray was a pretty easy one to judge, at least In my opinion. But when I dwell on what 2011 holds in store, I’m nearly having an aneurysm thinking about all the competition such as the “Holy Grail”of Star Wars films and Tron: Legacy, just to […]
“Welcome to a celebration of TRUTH, BEAUTY, FREEDOM, and above all things, LOVE.” Hallelujah! My “Holy Trinity” is now complete on Blu-ray! Well, what I meant to say is that I could not be happier now that my favorite three films of all-time are ALL finally on the Blu-ray format. Oh yeah, dummy me; I […]
“The hills are alive with the sound of music!” My number three movie of all-time will grace the Blu-ray format in all its high-definition beauty and vibrancy this fall. Yep, that’s right. Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced, dated and detailed Moulin Rouge for an October 19th Blu-ray release date. I’m so excited! And I […]
If 2010 proves to be a year scarred by a multitude of bad films (which I don’t think will be the case), I will always have the Broadway-based Nine to make my top ten list. Starring Daniel Day Lewis as the overworked and oversexed film director Guido Contini, the man is surrounded by a barrage […]
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