How I became familiar with the movie called “Stiff Odds” was that I saw it in one of my friend’s dvd collection, and after he insisted that despite the weird cover it was actually a pretty good movie, that he was positive I would enjoy, I decided to borrow …

Director: Jon Favreau. Featuring : Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges.
Most definitely a good movie to watch. My friend had convinced me go and see it. I was hesitant because I thought it was going to be a kids’ movie, which I suppose it was meant to be, …

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thorton, Rosario Dawson, and Michael Chiklis.
Directed by: D.J. Caruso.
There was a moment in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) where Mr. Hand stated that everybody is on dope. I would like to agree and say that his statement rings true, both for …

“Capitalism: A Love Story” is Michael Moore’s newest documentary. And in true Michael Moore fashion it does not disappoint. Not many movies get a round of applause at the theater, but this one did. This was a great movie. My boyfriend was on the edge …

This is one of my favorite Hal Hartley films. Brave, daring narrative and visual style, an engaging story focused on human dignity and about the coolest soundtrack ever makes this one of Hartley’s prime works, and also places him in the rare group of interesting american filmmakers the last …

Cloverfield is a movie about a small group of friends trying to survive an attack on New York City by a giant monster.This sounds simple and the synopsis itself is, however the brilliance of the movie shines when you consider how the story is told. The whole movie is …

After watching it, I’ve come to the conclusion that “Amelie” is one of those movies that is so unique and enjoyable that I could find myself watching it multiple times. This is even though I’m not a huge fan of most romantic comedies.

The movie revolves around the very peculiar …

The plot of the movie Zameen is based on hijack of Indian Airlines Airbus to Kandahar by militants that occurred in December 1999. The Indian Government had to release three militants to save the passengers of the hijacked airbus. The movie depicts that in such a situation how Indian …

For about three years or so the film “Alexander” was one of my favourite movies until I realised recently that it might not necessarily have been because it was a good movie. However, there is a good chance that I liked it because three of my celebrity crushes at …

U.S. Marshals, directed by Stuart Baird is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for some scenes of violence and brief language. The original release date was March 6, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Thriller and stars Tommy Lee Jones …

The recent worldwide release of Transformers2 - “The Return Of The Fallen” has resulted in a Transformers craze being instigated.
Within several short weeks of its release, it has already been regarded as “The Best Movie Of The Year Of 2009″ by many critics. So, just what contributes to the …

Director Bryan Singer, the famous name behind such hits as the X-men, X-men 2 and House M.D. took on a different challenge with his movie, Valkyrie. A period film that takes place in World War II where Hitler run Germany is about to collide with the Allied Forces. A …

Storm Warning is easily one of the best horror movies that I’ve seen in a long time, which is ironic considering that it isn’t really a horror movie, at least not in the traditional sense. If a magazine were to review this movie they would probably say it falls …

Walking with dinosaurs: Allosaurus is one in a series of documentaries by BBC. It is a continuation of the series walking with dinosaurs, which aired on the Discovery Channel about 10 years ago. As the title indicates, this documentary is about an Allosaurus. The Allosaurus was a carnivorous dinosaur …

‘The Night Listener’ is the umpteenth time from the movie Robin Williams is illicit nuances. Efforts in genres varying from the usual role he (comedy) sometimes successfully, but sometimes also appear with no convincing. For me, including The Night Listener, which is quite successful.
Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams) is …

I love thriller, horror and drama movies but for the life of me I cannot classify this movie. I had a problem with the first scene. When the movie started Kristen, the main female character, was crying but I never really understood why she was crying. I had to …

From 1939, Paradise in Harlem is a mostly all black cast musical that follows one man who dreams of being a respectable dramatic actor but who then is forced out of New York by the mob after witnessing a hit. With his wife dead, he finally flees. …

Errol Morris is one of my favorite documentary filmmakers. This time he tells the story of a strange man who verifies the quality of electric chairs for a living, hence the title. But he was also controversial for another reason. He was given a mission to travel to a …

I usually don’t like political thrillers, but I found the Pelican Brief to be a thought-invoking and fantastic film. It’s one I would watch over again.
Julia Roberts is better known for her romantic comedies but I think she’s actually better in dramas. She gives one of the best performances …

I started watching the movie “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” without much expectation. I thought it would be another mindless comedy. But I was surprised that it was much more well-made than I’ve expected. The story flows around the main character Nick(Michael Cera), a high school student and an …

I’m a Ben Stiller fan so I’ve seen almost all his films. I love him most in Meet the Parents and hated him in Zoolander. I must say that I didn’t really like his latest movie The Heartbreak Kid, a remake of a 1972 comedy. Directed by the Farrelly …

The 50 Whodunit?s Classics DVD Set is a four disk collection of vintage murder mysteries and the like. The main thing to realize is that this set is an economical accumulation of movies and movie serials. The quality of the films and TV shows vary greatly. …

The actress, Sandra Bullock is very much related to light hearted, feel good movies and “Miss Congeniality” is one of these movies. “Miss Congeniality” success is greatly based on Bullock’s acting abilities and a great script that includes action, adventure, humour and romance all mixed up together.
In this movie …

Jason is once again resurrected from the land of the dead and is set loose on the innocent occupants of the Manhattan area. Here is the situation as it always is as it relates to the early remakes of the Friday the 13th episodes, they always go back to …

I believe “Risky Business” represents an interesting way on how to make teen movie. It was an innovative way how to address teen and staying away from the teen movie stereotype. “Risky Business” also represented a nomination for the Golden Globe for a very young Tom Cruise. I personally …

At the time of its release, many critics were apt to complain about the casting of Grease. They thought that the ages of the actors, playing much younger characters, was a hindrance and that the film would suffer. The huge box office that this fun and extremely lovable film …

As embarrassed as I am to admit I actually watched this movie, I have to say that it was not as bad as I expected it to be. In fact, when I first heard that there would be a movie for that silly show that many of my younger …

I have watched the movie The Princess Bride countless times now. And, I have to say, even after seeing it more times than just about any other movie (including Star Wars), this film is still as good as it was the first time I saw it.
The thing I like …

Synopsis: Five college kids decide to go into a corn maze after hours and, while playing a game of tag, find themselves being stalked by a man wearing a red hoody and a knife.
What I liked about this movie: I think the best part of this movie for me …

And so it ends, the “greatest superhero trilogy of all time”(TM). In 2005, Nolan introduced us to his very tormented take on Batman, the focus being on Bruce Wayne and - the trilogy’s overarching theme - fear. Then, in 2008, he upped the stakes with the epic Dark Knight, …

The movie “Constantine” was actually a movie based upon a comic book called “Hellblazer” the only thing was at the time I saw the movie advertising to be released in theatres, I thought it looked familiar but I didn’t relate it to that same comic. At the time I …

While looking for another comedy to watch, I came across a not-so-popular movie that was considered as a gem by a number of people who watched it. I was informed that watching it generally evoked one of two strong feelings in an audience as I would either love it or …

I met Dave, and I liked him. Meet Dave is about miniscule aliens who fall to earth in their Eddie Murphy shaped spaceship. They’re mission was to gain resources for their planet, and their only threat were the customs of earth including love, music, and greetings. As I watched …

Overall, I like The Feminine Touch, a classic movie from 1941. It’s a bit of a comedy with dramatic undertones. Rosalind Russell stars as Julie Hathaway, the wife of an aspiring author, who is preparing his manuscript about jealousy and how wrong it is. Don Ameche …

Eight Legged Freaks is a film about spiders. The storyline happens when a person is collecting spiders and a chemical liquid accidently leaked into a lake. The spiders drank the liquid and escaped from the keepers cages. Then they hide in mines near a town. The people who live …

I had a troubled credit record and was refused by all car dealers to accept my loan requirement. I was disappointed but when I read about Drivers Approval and I applied to it they approved and sanctioned my car loan. Getting a loan with bad credit history is something …

1984’s Grandview USA stars Patrick Swayze and Jamie Lee Curtis as high school friends who discover love many years later. Surprisingly, Swayze and Curtis do well together. It’s not a pair I would normally think of, but they work for the way in which their characters are …

A boy named Paul is what most people would call a “hill-Billy”, a goofy figure from the country who doesn’t really fit in with the city slickers. He’s attending college, but most of the time his room mates just make fun of him. Pretty much everything in Paul’s life …

I saw “Vajra Sky Over Tibet” yesterday afternoon here in Bellingham at the Pickford Theatre, our local independent, artistic theatre. The movie is a documentary that bills itself as a pilgrimage to Tibet. I described it to a friend as a spiritual and political travelogue.
This is a very good, …

The movie Zubeida is directed by Shyam Benegal. Shyam Benegal is one of the best directors in India making realistic films and art films. Though Zubeida isn’t an art film but surely it is a realistic film. This movie releases in 2001. I watched this film at cinema hall …

Director: Andrew Niccol. Featuring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law.
In a different time, at a different reality, personal merit is only measured by the genetic composition found in one’s DNA. Your success in life: your career, wealth, marriage and status in society all depends on the genes on …

My wife was taking a shower last night and my oldest daughter was in bed so it was just me and the baby for a while. I couldn’t do much while holding her so I flipped through the channels and came across the 1994 movie The Scout on Fox …

I am a major fan of classic movies and I actually have a big VHS and DVD movie collection. Among those I cherish most is “Ninotchka”, the first motion picture where Greta Garbo laughed. It may not sound extraordinary, but it was, because Garbo was largely known …

I suppose watching The Baader-Meinhof Complex has totally alerted me to appreciate movie making of this genre very much. This is quite a deep movie and I have a certain analysis after watching it. In a world now where there are issues of terrorism and many more, watching …

I’m a big fan of Superman, as such I was looking forward to seeing this. I was worried at first as the production was rushed, but they got a great cast together and had a solid team behind the camera. The trailers themselves also did a good …

My boyfriend and I decided to watch The Hunger Games on Netflix this weekend because we both read and loved the book and hadn’t seen the movie yet.
First off, I thought the character choices were great. Jennifer Lawrence …

It took me a couple of times to finally watch this movie the whole way through. Overall it was kind of boring but a decent movie. You need to watch the movie the whole way through because the ending is what made the movie a little better in my …

Denver the Last Dinosaur is a great cartoon about a dinosaur who lives in the modern world. He is a very friendly and cute dinosaur. I really liked this show because it was a very happy and cool show. Denver the Last Dinosaur is one of the best cartoon characters …

Watching Umrao Jaan brought tears to my eyes. This is a Hindi movie in Urdu, I think and if I’m not mistaken. I don’t speak Hindi language nor Urdu and it helps each time whenever I watch a movie of Hindi genre, or Bollywood, there will be subtitles. …