Having established their style and become a cohesive writing and performing group with the first few seasons of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and their first feature film, ‘And Now For Something Completely Different,’ Monty Python set out to break new ground for themselves as a comedy troupe: a feature length film of completely original material. …
Watching sports on film can be tricky: the audience needs the story and the sport needs the story because, otherwise, we’re just watching a fixed game. We know there’s only one conclusion and as a viewer, that’s not interesting. Instead, what leads us to our spirited involvement in the fixed fight is everything surrounding it …
What killed ‘Superman’ actor George Reeves? A jealous lover? Himself? Was he depressed over his failing acting career? These questions are at the heart of Allan Coulter’s movie ‘Hollywoodland.’ The story takes place at two different times- the first one opens, at the beginning of the end of Reeves’ career. Played by Ben Affleck, Reeves …
Matt McAllister holds the world record for wearing 155 t-shirts at the same time. John Dudley holds the record for the most push-ups into a bowl of custard. And Sarah Dakyin holds the record for holding the greatest number of tennis balls while naked. (39, in case you were wondering.) Enter Steve Wiebe. He’s trying …
Detective Tom Ludlow is one of those good/bad cops that you always see in movies. He’s noted for getting confessions out of criminals by
Frank Allen likes to keep his life organized. He writes lists obsessively. He keeps note cards with him at all times to order his life.
Two couples break-up and make-up in Manhattan in ‘Trust the Man,’ a comedy by Bart Freundlich.
As a reviewer, it’s sometimes hard to put your exact feelings into words. Leaving a film, you’re left with certain emotions and feelings.
Formula films almost never redefine a genre.
I’ve never seen the ‘Stones in Concert, not sure if I’ll ever get to, but I seriously walked away from this film feeling like I’d legitimately gone to a very rare, very small, personal show with the Rolling Stones.