Jan 28 2007
Starring a bunch of no-names Directed by Paul Greengrass (nominated for a 2006 Academy Award) Rated R for Language, Terror, and Violence I knew it was going to be depressing, but I heard it was good and felt I owed it to myself to see this one. I do not regret it one bit. In addition [...]
Jan 25 2007
Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke Directed by Robert Stevenson Rated G I hadn’t seen this one for about 25 years but still had vivid recollections of certain scenes and songs. Seeing it again as an adult made me realize what a great film this is. While the storyline is average, the songs and [...]
Jan 22 2007
Starring Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Robert Duvall, William H. Macy, and Katie Holmes Directed by Jason Reitman Rated R for language and sexual content Newsweek raves, “Hilarious and gloriously politically incorrect.” Rolling Stone says that “this film will make you laugh till it hurts.” Jay says, “it’s okay, I [...]
Jan 17 2007
Starring Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, and Mark Ruffalo Directed by Rob Reiner Rated PG-13 for Sexual Content and Crude Humor 97 minutes I’m not a big romantic comedy guy, but I thought I’d try this one because of the star power and the director. The plot is about a family that may be [...]
Jan 13 2007
Starring Nicholas Cage and John Travolta Directed by John Woo Rated R for tons of violence and some language If I were a high school boy, I probably would have loved this movie. Constant action, a crazy plot, plenty of testosterone, and guns a-blazing. Unfortunately, I’m not in high school any more and I just [...]
Jan 13 2007
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz Directed by Martin Scorsese Rated R for lots of violence This one should have been really good – a lot of good actors, a great director, and lots of critical acclaim. But what kind of movie is it? Historical drama? Action? Romance? It doesn’t do any of [...]