The Fountain
"The Fountain" is without question a fascinating subject to tackle and I certainly couldn't believe some of the negative reviews it received upon its release. They were simply vicious. "Heaven's Gate" vicious, in fact, this [...]
Drama
Stomp the Yard
Could it be, a "West Side Story" for the 2000s? Alas, no. There is forbidden romance, to be sure, and we do get some street-smart rivalries. And there is some serious dancing. But the teen-oriented "Stomp the Yard" is ultimately [...]
The Cowboys
I'll just start off by mentioning I had never had the opportunity to see Mark Rydell's film "The Cowboys" until recently, and I'm glad I waited, I am thrilled to be able to witness it for the very first time on HD-DVD! Released in [...]
Letters From Iwo Jima: Special Edition
The famous Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II has become a part of American mythology. The image of six American soldiers raising Old Glory has been stamped in our collective memory, a symbol of triumph in the face of difficulty and of the long-held [...]
Black Snake Moan
I was truly taken by surprise by Craig Brewer's darkly comic and utterly brilliant film "Black Snake Moan." Because of a marketing campaign that turned me off, I simply shrugged this one off as controversial, independent self-indulgence [...]
Columbo: Mystery Movie Collection 1989
With the "Columbo: Mystery Movie Collection 1989" Universal Home Entertainment has released another set of TV movies featuring the trenchcoated super-sleuth. Like all previous releases, sadly this set seems to be way too short as fans just [...]
Weeds: Season 1
Showtime has definitely been home to some good shows over the years, "Penn & Teller's BS" and "Masters of Horror" are two that I have always quite liked. I haven't had a chance to catch "Weeds" on the network [...]
Curse Of The Golden Flower
For fans of Hong Kong movies, the name Yimou Zhang creates sparkling eyes of excitement, conjuring up images of movies such as "Hero," "Raise The Red Lantern" or "House Of Flying Daggers." Known for his dazzling movies, his [...]