With the success of "Monster's Ball" (2001) and "Finding Neverland" (2004) behind him, director Marc Forster has established himself as a critic's and awards darling, if not necessarily a major cinematic artist. Thus, in [...]
You might remember sketch comedy from the golden age of television courtesy of character geniuses such as Jackie Gleason and Red Skelton. You also might remember the gonzo blitzing satire fests of the seventies and eighties such as "The Groove [...]
Thomas Kinkade is well known to many as a commercial artist. His colorful paintings of idyllic countryscapes, lush gardens, and houses lit warmly by sunshine have found their way into thousands of American homes, but they have also drawn criticism from [...]
Pixar Studios are one of the most amazing movie studios on the planet for one single reason. They are practically infallible! Other studios typically have a mixed track record of hits and flops and a LOT of movies somewhere floating in-between. With [...]
For the past years we've seen a seemingly endless string of superhero movies – some great, others not so hot. Never has the interest and demand in superhero movies been stronger than in recent years. Part of the explanation why, may be that [...]
To follow the rule of multiples, we have recently seen a few films that recount the events surrounding the French heroine Jeanne D'Arc. One of the most prolific versions of the film comes from native Frenchman Luc Besson, the director who also [...]
It has been seven years since Ben Stiller made his last directorial effort, "Zoolander, " a high-concept Hollywood satire of the world of male fashion models. In "Tropic Thunder, " Stiller once again turns to satire, but this time he [...]
Often referenced as one of the best so called "sports films" ever made, 1993's "Rudy, " directed by David Anspaugh has in the last fifteen years transcended its label as a sports film and entered into the favorites list of [...]
I remember when I first watched "Lucky # Slevin" on DVD two years ago – can you believe it';s been that long already? – I had a blast with this movie and its finely woven plotline. With an impressive cast that consists of Ben [...]
Gene, Shannon, Sophie and Nick are back for more of their "daily routine" antics in front of the camera. As you undoubtedly know by now, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" is a guilty pleasure of mine as I have been fascinated with [...]
