Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.

Carrie

Jan 20, 2014

A modern retake on the horror classic with fresh elements.

Full Review | Grade: C

Runner Runner

Jan 17, 2014

The internet has probably been as much of a curse as it has been a blessing, and perhaps nowhere is that first tendency as clearly evident as in the case of online gambling. In days of yore, one had t...

Full Review | Grade: C

Don Jon

Jan 10, 2014

Don Jon isn't a perfect film, but it's a damned enjoyable one.

Full Review | Grade: B

Big

Jan 03, 2014

Big is a beautifully wrought film, one with unobtrusive direction from Penny Marshall.

Full Review | Grade: A

Teen Wolf: Season Three, Part 1

Jan 03, 2014

For the longest time, I have been a big fan of the 80's teen comedy Teen Wolf. True, it was pretty cheesy and totally unrealistic but who cares? It was fun, silly and starred an actor (Micha...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Family

Jan 03, 2014

The Family simply doesn't know what kind of film it wants to be.

Full Review | Grade: C

Burn Notice: Season Seven

Jan 03, 2014

I'll be honest, when Burn Notice first came to the airwaves, I liked it. I enjoyed the spy angle mixed with the everyday nuances of a guy who clearly is unable to form attachments to those ar...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Ultimate Life

Jan 02, 2014

To give you the reader a decent explanation of the film The Ultimate Life I would need to start by giving you a review of the first film The Ultimate Gift, but I haven't so this revi...

Full Review | Grade: C

Futurama: Volume 8

Dec 20, 2013

Futurama: Volume 8 seems to wrap up some pressing plot elements while leaving the door rather widely open for any future reboot. Even if this series has "only" nine lives, it probably hasn't used up more than four or five.

Full Review | Grade: A