Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Watchmen

Eric English | Mar 08, 2009

An apology to the fans of the acclaimed Graphic Novel. For the uninitiated, "Watchmen" is an absolute chore to watch. Before you read any further, sorry. Nostalgia for the source material mi...

Full Review | Grade: D

My Bloody Valentine

Marco Chacon | Feb 24, 2009

As the first R-rated film shot in 3D (modern 3D: 'Real D' technology), it is definitely worth at least a second glance. For starters, it is a perfect application -- sharp things, gory things, an...

Full Review | Grade: B

Body of Lies

Nathan M Rose | Feb 21, 2009

Fiction normally mirrors the truth, and nothing is a truer testament to this statement than the latest political/action thriller from Riddley Scott and Warner Bros, Body of Lies.When C...

Full Review | Grade: B

Friday the 13th

Marco Chacon | Feb 21, 2009

Jason Vorhees, in the hockey mask (which didn't come about until the 3rd movie) is one of the most recognizable characters in cinema. He is the indestructible zombie serial killer who stalks tee...

Full Review | Grade: C

A History of Violence

Eric English | Feb 16, 2009

Introduction: "A History Of Violence" from director David Cronenberg begins not far from where it ends. A disjointed yet unique take on a crime drama, the film is...

Full Review | Grade: C

Choke

Marco Chacon | Feb 15, 2009

Chuck Palahniuk, the patron-saint of transgressive literature, came to public prominence with the masses through Figh...

Full Review | Grade: B

The International

Marco Chacon | Feb 15, 2009

In 1991 the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in Luxembourg was charged with money laundering, supporting terrorism, arms trafficking, and the sale of nuclear technologies. In 200...

Full Review | Grade: C

Pretty Woman

Maureen Buccellato | Feb 10, 2009

Academy Award Winner Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich, 2000) and Golden Globe winner Richard Gere (Best Actor In A Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy, Chicago, 2002) light up the screen in...

Full Review | Grade: B

Taken

Marco Chacon | Feb 10, 2009

The trailer for Taken has Liam Neeson on the phone with his daughter who is in a hotel. She has just witnessed some thugs grab her friend, and as her father tells her to hide under the...

Full Review | Grade: C

Push

Nathan M Rose | Feb 08, 2009

If it sounds like I am gushing over Push, it is because I surely am. This film is not one to just dismiss, and if you are an action/science fiction junkie like I am, this is a "must see".

Full Review | Grade: B