Reviews

  • Sundance Review: Sam Rockwell Lights Up ‘Moon’

    Heading into Moon, the Sam Rockwell led low-budget science fiction film from first time director Duncan Jones, I was both excited and skeptical. It is easy after all, to be skeptical of any low-budget, ambitious science fiction film. Thankfully, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

  • Sundance Review: ‘Tyson’ is More PSA than Documentary

    There is something so unintentionally funny, yet terrifying about the monster that is Mike Tyson. We all know him as one of the most controversial…

  • Sundance Review: ‘Mary and Max’ Shines on Opening Night

    It seems fitting that the 2009 Sundance Film Festival would open with a film like Adam Elliot’s Mary and Max. It is a film festival built on the celebration of unique and innovative films, and in that regard this year’s opening night selection is right at home.

  • Foreign Objects: Cold Prey (Norway)

    Foreign Objects travels the world of international cinema each week to look for films worth visiting. So renew your passport, get your shots, and brush up on the local age of legal consent, this week we’re heading to… Norway!

  • DVD Review: ‘Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach’ Teabags Your Funny Bone

    Apparently, it was possible for Seann William Scott to phone in his stock and trade asshole character. And he’s calling you collect.

  • ‘The Unborn’ is Another Knock Against David Goyer

    The Unborn opens with a dream sequence that includes a dog wearing a mask. And yes, the rest of the movie is just as funny. In fact, if you go into the movie expecting a comedy you’ll come out extremely satisfied. Just don’t expect anything resembling a competent horror film.

  • Foreign Objects: Skins, Series One (UK)

    Foreign Objects travels the world of international cinema each week to look for films worth visiting. So renew your passport, get your shots, and brush up on the local age of legal consent, this week we’re heading to… the UK!

  • Review: ‘The Alphabet Killer’ Is A Dyslexic Thriller

    Ten year-old Carla Castillo is found raped and murdered in Churchville, NY, a suburb outside of Rochester, and Det. Megan Paige (Eliza Dushku) thinks it’s the work of a serial killer.

  • Movie Review: Revolutionary Road

    There was a lot of talk this year about whether or not The Dark Knight could overtake Titanic atop the list of highest grossing film of all-time. As a result, the topic of the “Kate and Leo” reunion in Revolutionary Road was not too far beneath that conversation (if you’re in my group of friends, that is).