DVD Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

I shouldn’t be surprised that Stephen Sommers’ big screen adaptation of the G.I. Joe franchise was a big, loud, noisy mess.  I think part of it comes from my unabashed enjoyment of the first “Mummy” movie.  And I think it is that enjoyment that I take with me into every Sommers movie, trying to recapture …

DVD Review: Adios, Sabata

Director Gianfranco Parolini’s 1969 spaghetti western, “Sabata,” was a surprise hit.  So much, in fact, that this film, wasn’t even going to be a Sabata story.  However, once the box office receipts came in, “Indio Black,” was re-named, “Adios Sabata.”  Unfortunately, the movie plays as convoluted as the story that happened behind-the-scenes.

DVD Review: Fast & Furious

This review almost didn’t happen. And why do you ask? Because 1/4 of the way through this film, I was ready to shut it off. I bet you’re thinking, no really Vatche, it’s a fourth film in the Fast & Furious series, of course its going to suck. But no, words do not exist in …

Review: A Serious Man

Larry Gopnik is trying to be good.  He is a college mathematics professor, awaiting word on his tenure.  However, a failing student is trying to bribe him.  His wife wants a divorce.  His brother is living on his sofa.  And his son is struggling with the kids in his class as he prepares for his …

DVD Review: Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Rock and roll may never die, but sometimes it needs to take a part-time job.  In the 1980s, Canadian heavy metal band Anvil was on top of the world.  Touring with acts like Slayer, Metallica and Motorhead.  However, while these bands found a place at the top of the charts, for some reason Anvil never …

Review: Food, Inc.

If you’ve read the books by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser, you know there is a problem with food in this country.  If you haven’t, take 90 minutes and check out the distilled, easily digestible (pun intended,) and incredibly informative movie by Robert Kenner, “Food, Inc..”