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Desperate Housewives – Over the Top Fun
In 2004, ABC announced a new show called Desperate Housewives. The show became an instant smash hit for the network, turning in ratings they hadn’t enjoyed in years. The show revolves around a group of women living on Wisteria Lane. One of them, Mary Alice Young, commits suicide in the first episode, leaving her friends, her husband, and her teenage … Continue reading
Roll Bounce
With plenty of good-natured humor and poignant appeal, Roll Bounce is a teenage movie set in the 70’s. It works on the formula of teen groups facing off at a competition, but manages to get past it to talk about relationships, maturity and that winning may not always be the ultimate goal. Director Malcolm D. Lee is able to portray … Continue reading
Revenge of the Sith – A Perfect Ending to the Star Wars’ Saga
In 1977, I remember going to see Star Wars with my dad. I was 4. It was the best thing ever. Of course, I had a lot of questions. The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Phantom Menace and Clone Wars filled in some of those pieces; but, I still wondered about the big questions. How did Luke and … Continue reading
The 40-Year-Old Virgin: A Delightful Comedy
By the name of this movie, you may think it is a crude sex film, but nothing could be further from the truth. The movie gives its audience a glimpse into the lives of a group of buddies and as comedies go, it has a lot of heart. Andy, played by Steve Carell, is a loveable hero and is indeed … Continue reading
Film Review: Pathfinder
‘Pathfinder’ (2007) is the tale of one man’s bloody battle for vengeance against the invaders who have slaughtered his tribe and family while seeking his own true identity. Set in ancient America the film is a fantastic portrayal of slaughter and gore as two different peoples collide in a battle for ownership of the land. The film stars Karl Urban … Continue reading
In Bruges
In Bruges features two hit men (Farrell and Gleeson) sent to the eponymous city after a botched shooting in London. Whilst Ray (played by Farrell) is bored and restless in the Belgium city, Ken appreciates the timeless beauty of Bruges and enjoys the tourism trail. Although labelled as a laugh out loud black comedy, In Bruges is by far deeper … Continue reading
Sahara: An Entertaining Movie
This movie is James Bond and Indiana Jones wrapped into one, but is definitely a cheap imitation of both. That said, take it for what it’s worth and it’s an enjoyable 127 minutes of entertainment. Dirk Pitt, played by Matthew McConaughey is an ex-Navy Seal and oceanographer, history buff. He has an obsession with a Civil War ironclad boat that … Continue reading
Sicily’s Mount Etna Featured In Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith
Movie fans around the world are going to get a taste of Mt. Etna when Star Wars – Revenge Of The Sith erupts into theatres this summer! Film producer Rick McCallum and cinematographer Ron Fricke spent five days shooting volcanic lava flows in Sicily to create the look of hell used in the end of the movie. A pivotal point … Continue reading
Movie Review: “Zu Warriors from Magic Mountain” (1983)
Forget about jousting knights, elves, trolls, fairies, and dragon riders! This very “Chinese” Hark Tsui (pronounced “Choy”) film is thousands of times more colorful, stirring, and imaginative than the millionth tired retelling of the same old story about a young boy (or girl) who goes on a quest to tame a dragon and ride it to victory over his people’s … Continue reading
“Team America: World Police”
From the genius, yet twisted minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of “South Park,” comes now to video and DVD, “Team America: World Police.” This soon-to-be cult classic is as crude as it is funny, especially since the stars of the film are marionette puppets. The dialogue is what one would expect from Stone and Parker: equal parts … Continue reading