Carnage Review
The first thing I noticed about the movie Carnage, is that we are definitely getting invited to better and better press screenings.
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Hugo 3D Review
Hugo is a family film with a mystery wrapped in a loving homage. And I loved every moment of it.
DetailsRampart review
Let’s get one thing straight: Having me review a movie written by James Ellroy is patently ridiculous. Whether or not what I have to say is favorable, the fact that I’ve been placed in position to pass judgment on anything the man does is silly. Ellroy is a legendary crime writer, while my only experience with crime writing is that every time I’m paid for writing, it’s probably a crime. That said, as a duly deputized “CFN” movie reviewer, I would be remiss if I ducked out of an assignment … not to mention the inevitable palm striking if I were to drop the ball here. Onward!
DetailsThe Muppets Review
Jason Segel and his Hollywood friends had quite a difficult task in front of them. How do you take a franchise that’s both beloved and woefully outdated and make it compelling for audiences both old and new? And make it not suck?
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The Descendants Review
I love foreign films. When I see them I always think “Why can’t Americans make quirky movies with unusual locations, believable yet unique characters, with comedy and pathos starring big time Hollywood actors?” And then someone does, and I still don’t like it. Is it me?
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Clint Eastwood directed J. Edgar, and sometimes his movies are great, and sometimes they are too subdued, slow-paced, for most audiences. This one, however, is the former.
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Movies directed by Tarsem Singh all have one thing in common: they are imperfect.
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Of all the movies coming out this summer, “Star Trek”, directed by J.J. Abrams, is the one that really had me excited. Now, I’m not a full-blown Trekkie by any means, but I am a fan of, well, some of the series, and certainly most of the movies. I make note of that because,…
DetailsCrank: High Voltage Review
Some action movies spend tons of money, polish the Hell out of them and vanilla them up to appeal to as many small-brained droolers that like to see things blow up, yet want a sappy love story to give our hero some extraneous incentive to do the “right thing”. (Put your hand down, Bruckheimer!)…
DetailsNeil’s Summer Preview I
Yes, the summer movie season is close enough I can taste it! But will it leave a sour taste in my mouth or will its varied and imaginative flavors dance upon my film palette with a breath of joyous satisfaction? Perhaps a little of both? I have to admit, this summer does not look…
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