Lin’s “Fast Five” is Furiously Long
When you hear that the runtime for “Fast Five” is 130 minutes, you’ll probably wonder why a mere 90, is…
“Your Highness” Is Grade School Humor Gone Wrong
Be warned: if you are expecting David Gordon Green’s film “Your Highness” to be in the same league of hilarity…
McConaughey’s Shyster Is Likable in the “Lincoln Lawyer”
Defense lawyers possess a negative reputation in our society, because they are frequently placed in an ethically difficult position. This…
Brand’s Loveable Scamp Charms in ‘Arthur’
The following review originally ran on Starpulse.com in 2010. British comedian Russell Brand has proven that he can play endearing…
Synder’s “Sucker Punch” Fails At Social Commentary
Your enjoyment of Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” is entirely dependent on what type of film that piques your interest. If…
Seth Rogen Steals Scenes With Caustic Sarcasm In “Paul”
If E.T. spent enough time on Earth adapting to our language and customs, he probably would have become a wisecracking…
Drugs Can Turn Life Around in Burger’s “Limitless”
In weighty films like “Requiem for a Dream” and “Trainspotting,” Hollywood has shown audiences the dark consequences of addiction and…
Q&A: Leslie Dixon And Neil Burger Talk ‘Limitless,’ Creative Processes, And Shooting In NYC
I spoke with both Leslie Dixon and Neil Burger about their film LIMITLESS, about their respective creative processes, and about…
‘Scott Pilgrim’ Is A Knock-Out Punch For Gamers & Comic Book Fans
My review of Edgar Wright's SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, which delivers a knockout punch with its unwavering commitment to…
Wasikowska And Fassbender Give Nuanced Performances In “Jane Eyre”
If you go to IMDB and search “Jane Eyre” you will find upwards of 20 results to your query. The…