Posted by Zach Davis on Sunday, January 15, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
The Dilemma Zach Davis
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Channing Tatum, and Queen Latifah
The Dilemmais a departure from Ron Howard’s recent work. He’s helmed films that have garnered award buzz such asA Beautiful Mindand Frost/Nixon. He’s also helmed commercially successful films in recent years such asThe Da Vinci Code. While this film offered less of a challenge to Howard, he still delivered an all-around entertaining mo... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, January 15, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
The Fighter
Directed By: David O. Russell
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and Amy Adams
It's hard to beat a good sports flick. There's something about the physicality and intensity of athletic competition on the big screen. A great sports flick can get you up and shouting just as much as any game or fight could on a Saturday night with the boys and some brewskies. In the filmThe Fighter, director David O. Russell brings to life the story of Mickey Ward and his quest to ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, January 13, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
Black Swan
Directed By: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder
There's a thin line between genius and insanity. Ultra-talented people are often really screwed up. In the arts and entertainment, many of these folks are like supernovas. They briefly shine brighter than anything or anyone before them, but all of a sudden, they're gone too soon. Their personal issues take center stage, and they get the better of them. Just think... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
The King's Speech
Directed By: Tom Hooper
Starring: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush
Whenever an actor portrays a British monarch well on the big screen, they've just earned themselves an Oscar nod at the least. I don't know what it is about portraying these larger-than-life figures, but I do know that any actor taking on a role of this nature will bring their absolute best when the cameras are rolling. Just look at examples such as Cate Blanchett's performance as Elizabeth... Continue reading...
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Rene Russo, Kat Dennings, and Idris Elba
Kenneth Branagh did an outstanding job creating the worlds of Asgard and Jotunheim, the respective homes of the mighty hero Thor and the Ice Giants. Branagh, not really known for using visual effects and computer images, managed better than many directors who spend their care... Continue reading...
Posted by Zach Davis on Sunday, January 8, 2012 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Insidious Zach Davis
Directed By: James Wan
Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shaye, Andrew Astor, and Leigh Whannell
From the mind of Saw scribe, Leigh Whannell, comesInsidious, a different side of the horror spectrum. Instead of a serial killer who communicates through a satanic-like puppet, Insidious offers a look into the world of ghosts and demons.
After moving into their new home, Josh Lampert (Patrick Wilson) and his wife Renai (Rose Byrne) begin to w... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, January 7, 2012 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Jumping the Broom
Directed By: Salim Akil
Starring: Laz Alonso, Paula Patton, Tasha Smith, Loretta Devine, and Meagan Good
It's nice to see a good black comedy every once in a while. They've been crowded out so much by crappy Tyler Perry flicks in recent years that I had really begun to miss them. When I heard about Bishop T.D. Jakes'Jumping the Broom, I got pretty excited. I thought we had a really good black comedy at hand. With a cast including Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Mike Epps, ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, January 7, 2012
Hall Pass James Brown
Directed By: Bobby and Peter Farrelly
Starring: Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate, Stephen Merchant, Joy Behar, Alexandra Daddario, and Nicky Whelan
2011 was a pretty good year for Owen Wilson. He had the critically acclaimedMidnight in Parisand the commercially successfulCars 2. He's definitely been on a roll. Wilson started the year out though withHall Pass. The movie is a fairly mediocre comedy directed by the Farrelly Brothers. The ... Continue reading...
Posted by Zach Davis on Thursday, January 5, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Red State Zach Davis
Directed by Kevin Smith
Starring: Michael Parks, John Goodman, Michael Angarano, Kerry Bishe, Nicholas Braun, and Kyle Gallner
Red Statemarks Kevin Smith’s first stab at a horror story, and it delivers a chilling blow. A complete departure from his Jersey based comedies,Red Statedelivers characters in no way akin to Jay and Silent Bob. Instead,Red Stateopens up a world with extreme Christian fundamentalists and their views on cleansing the world of sinners.
Posted by Zach Davis on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
Just Go With It Zach Davis
Directed By: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Patrick, Brooklyn Decker, Dave Matthews, Nick Swardson, and Nicole Kidman
With any good romantic comedy, character is key; and whileJust Go With Itoffers up little in terms of depth, it keeps to Sandler’s comedic strengths of goofy sight gags and situational absurdity.
Danny (Adam Sandler) overhears the true feelings of his bride to be and walks away from the wedding. Naturally, he heads straigh... Continue reading...
