Posted by James Brown on Saturday, October 12, 2013 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
A.C.O.D.
Directed By: Stu Zicherman
Starring: Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O'Hara, Amy Poehler, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clark Duke, Ken Howard, Jessica Alba, and Jane Lynch
There's not a whole lot that's funny right now. We're witnessing the devastating implications of the government shutdown orchestrated by childish House Republicans who do not like green eggs and ham. We may be getting a front row seat to the beginnings of a government-induced recession. On a lighter note, we can... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, October 6, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Captain Phillips
Directed By: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, and Barkhad Abdi
The fall movie season undoubtedly had a rocky start. We had a rough first few weeks with duds like Getaway, Riddick, and The Family. With movies like these, I was beginning to get a little disillusioned with Hollywood. Once the awards contenders began landing at the box office in rapid succession, however, things kicked into gear. Over the last several weeks, we've had great films like Priso... Continue reading...
Posted by SoberFilmChick on Saturday, October 5, 2013 In : 0.12% Hard Liquor
Runner RunnerSoberFilmChick
Directed by: Brad Furman
Starring: Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie, and Ben Affleck
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I knew that Runner Runner was going to be a bad movie. I am not a part of the “I hate Ben Affleck” fan club. To the contrary, Affleck has had some great films: Good Will Hunting, Dogma, Argo, and The Town to name a few. I did not join the countless fanatics that practically shut down Twitter when Affleck was cast as the new Batman. I think he is a radically d... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, October 4, 2013 In : 0.00% Water
Gravity
Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and Ed Harris
When it comes to technically impressive films, Avatar has long been my gold standard. There's nothing quite like being immersed in James Cameron's daring vision of Pandora. While I've got tremendous respect for the movie from a special effects standpoint, I've always thought that the story lacked substance. When I initially heard of Gravity, I had similar concerns. The trailer looked incredible, but ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Monday, September 30, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
WadjdaDirected By: Haifaa al-Monsour
Starring: Waad Mohammed, Reem Abdullah, and Abdullrahman Al Gohani
Cinema is at its absolute best when it exposes us to different ways of thinking, different belief systems, and different ways of life. A movie is a way of transporting one's culture all across the globe to viewers of all backgrounds. With the homogeneity of blockbuster filmmaking in Hollywood, you're often not going to find this in mainstream cinema. You have to set your sights on independ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, September 29, 2013 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
You Will Be My Son
Directed By: Gilles Legrand
Starring: Niels Arestrup, Lorànt Deutsch, Nicolas Bridet, Anne Marivin, and Patrick Chesnais
As I've matured, I've made an interesting transition as a drinker. I used to be all about the spirits. I had a love for cocktails and martinis of all kinds. Specifically, I was a gin man. Things have changed as time has marched on. Nowadays, I prefer wine to spirits, especially white wines. I guess the transition to wine happens for a good chunk of us... Continue reading...
Posted by SoberFilmChick on Sunday, September 29, 2013 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Baggage ClaimSoberFilmChick
Directed by: David E. Talbert
Starring: Paula Patton, Adam Brody, Djimon Hounsou, Taye Diggs, Christina Milian, Derek Luke, Boris Kodjoe, Trey Songz, and Jill Scott
I am well aware that Baggage Claim currently is certified rotten by other critics. After seeing the film’s underwhelming trailer, I was fully prepared to join that chorus of boos. Much to my surprise, although the film is obvious and predictable, Baggage Claim does have some charm.
Montana Moore (Paul... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, September 28, 2013 In : 0.00% Water
Enough SaidDirected By: Nicole Holofcener
Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, Toni Collette, Ben Falcone, and Toby Huss
We've lost many iconic figures in Hollywood this year. We've said goodbye to the likes of Roger Ebert, Jean Stapleton, and even Cory Monteith. Though celebrity deaths generally don't take an emotional toll on me. I do have to say that I was troubled by James Gandolfini's passing earlier this year. The beloved actor made his mark on the world ... Continue reading...
Posted by SoberFilmChick on Saturday, September 28, 2013 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2SoberFilmChick
Directed by: Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn
Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Benjamin Bratt, Terry Crews, Will Forte, and Kristen Schaal
Greetings movie lovers! After a bit of an “end of summer” hiatus, I am back to the movie review business. Naturally, my reign as animated movie review queen continues, and this week I had an opportunity to view Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. The original... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, September 28, 2013 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Don Jon
Directed By: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Rob Brown, Glenn Headly, and Brie Larson
Over the last couple of decades, the Internet has revolutionized the way we do things. It's changed the way we communicate, the way we shop, and even the way that some of us satisfy ourselves. Yes, the Internet has made porn more widely available and has helped meet many men's needs when the women in their lives apparently aren't doi... Continue reading...
