Monthly Archives: June 2010
The Life of David Gale (2003)
Does this even argue anything about the death penalty? When Texas professor David Gale (Kevin Spacey), an advocate for the elimination of the death penalty, is falsely accused and convicted of the rape and murder of another activist (Laura Linney), … Continue reading
The Jacket (2005)
Do they really do this stuff if your insane?? Adrien Brody stars as Jack Starks, a Persian Gulf War veteran who has lost his memories to amnesia. When Jack is accused of a heinous killing, he realizes he must find … Continue reading
7 Facts About Me
My homies: Aiden R., Heather, Peter, and probably many others have tagged me in the latest meme. Now instead of doing another list of movie facts, that some probably already know about. So I have just decided to go along … Continue reading
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Team America: World Police (2004)
Putting the “F” back in WTF!?!?!? “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone apply their acerbic wit to global crime-fighting in this musical satire about an all-marionette police force that takes on the challenging role of keeping peace on … Continue reading
Jerry Maguire (1996)
The real d-bags, behind the other real d-bags. After years of successfully navigating the shark-infested waters of sports management, Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) experiences a crisis of conscience and leaves his high-powered job behind, with one loyal football client (Cuba … Continue reading
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Makes me want to fly into space right now. While investigating the appearance of mysterious monoliths throughout the universe, astronauts David (Keir Dullea) and Frank (Gary Lockwood) battle their ship’s intelligent computer, HAL-9000. Questions about space are never answered. Many … Continue reading
Orphan (2009)
Why adoption isn’t always the best thing. Picking up the pieces after their baby’s tragic death, the Colemans — Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) — adopt 9-year-old Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) from an orphanage, but it doesn’t take long … Continue reading
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Its funny, even the 4th time around. This combat film send-up from director-star Ben Stiller tracks a group of actors who are forced to become real-life soldiers when they’re abandoned in the jungles of Southeast Asia. The all-star cast includes Robert Downey … Continue reading
Audition (1999)
Do not trust Asian chicks, sometimes you get one like this! Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi) has lived as a widower for too long and decides it’s time to marry again. But how will he find a wife? When a friend … Continue reading
The English Patient (1996)
See not all Germans are bad, kind of. Adapted from Michael Ondaatje’s acclaimed novel set against the backdrop of World War II, Anthony Mingehlla’s Oscar-winning drama stars Ralph Fiennes as a horribly burned pilot who recounts a tale of doomed … Continue reading
House of the Dead (2003)
WTF!!???! On an island off the coast of Florida, a college rave party is in full swing. But the kids’ X-laced escapades are soon interrupted by zombies and monsters that attack them on the ground, from the air and in … Continue reading
Sid & Nancy (1986)
Romeo & Juliet, mixed with heroin. Lots and lots of it. This gritty biopic portrays the relationship and downward spiral of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) and his junkie girlfriend, Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb), from their first meeting … Continue reading
G.I. Jane (1997)
Changes any sexual fantasies I had about Demi Moore, forever. Lt. Jordan O’Neil (Demi Moore), a Navy topographer chosen as a litmus test for women in combat. O’Neil trains with the elite but punishing Navy SEALs — and with a … Continue reading
Paris, Je T’aime (2006)
I love Paris, and I do want to go there. I just hope there isn’t so much love there, as it is in here. Paris comes to life in this whimsical patchwork of 18 five-minute shorts united by a common … Continue reading
Every Which Way but Loose (1978)
Sorry Clint, sometimes you can be the man, other times, I don’t know what the hell your doing! Philo Beddoe (Clint Eastwood) is an easygoing trucker and a great fist-fighter. With two friends — Orville, who promotes prizefights for him, … Continue reading
Away We Go (2009)
It seems like all directors are taking the Indie road. Yes, Sam Mendes is next to follow. Buoyed by the news that they are expecting their first baby, Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) embark on a journey to … Continue reading
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
Probably the Citizen Kane of video game movies. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Prince Dastan, who pairs with spunky Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) to keep the Sands of Time — a mystical dagger that gives its holder control over the flow … Continue reading
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
In today’s world, Leonardo is being chased around all over the country. However, it’s not by Tom Hanks, just millions upon millions of screaming girls. Frank W. Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a cunning con man — posing as a … Continue reading
