This Week in Poorly Argued Criticism
Man in line: Wait a minute, why can’t I give my opinion? It’s a free country! Alvy: I mean, d- He can give you- Do you hafta give it so loud? I mean, aren’t you ashamed to pontificate like that?
Author: Sam
Remake This: Sleuth (2007)
In 1972, two of the world’s great actors teamed up for a dramatic face-off that would be looked upon as a career highlight for both. In 2007, another team was paired off, and they took another look at the material, updating it and trying to keep it relevant.
Three Cool Fun World War II Movies
You’re probably looking at the title wondering just what in the hell I’m thinking. World war as fun? Millions of dead people as entertainment? Not possible. In fact, a rather sick premise. However, please, hear me out.
Criterion Goes Blu-Ray
The Criterion Collection, arguably one of the best DVD companies out there has announced that they will start releasing movies on high definition Blu-Ray Discs this fall. The initial list of high-def releases are as follows:
Review: Speed Racer
Crash! Bang! A Technicolor dream full of twists and turns and chimps plays out before you all at hyperspeed. Are you ready? Fasten your seat belts, ‘cause here we go. Summer is now here and ‘Speed Racer,’ is one of the first ones out of the gates.
This Week in Poorly Argued Criticism
Man in line: Wait a minute, why can’t I give my opinion? It’s a free country! Alvy: I mean, d- He can give you- Do you hafta give it so loud? I mean, aren’t you ashamed to pontificate like that?
Tom Waits Announces ‘Glitter and Doom’ Tour
Tom Waits has announced a new tour, covering mostly the southwest part of the US. (Not New England, sadly.) Waits says a European tour will follow. On-sale and ticket prices have not been announced yet. In typical Waits fashion, he released a strange video on his website to announce the tour. A take-off of press …
Remake This: The Wicker Man (2006)
In 1973, director Robin Hardy teamed up with writer Anthony Shaffer to create one of the genuinely creepiest horror movies of all time.
IFFBoston Review: Encounters at the End of the World
‘Encounters at the End of the World,’ is the latest documentary from filmmaker Werner Herzog. And what a wonderful way to close out the sixth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston. ‘Encounters,’ is a fascinating, riveting and moving look at the people and animals that live in Antarctica.
IFFB Review: Eleven Minutes
What happens to reality TV contest stars once the show is over? If they’ve won, isn’t everything supposed to be easy for them?