Sukiyaki Western Django
Although something of a confusing and befuddling mess, Miike’s foray into the Western genre, Sukiyaki Western Django is another showcase for his playful and often gory style.
Author: Ryan Cracknell
Lil’ Bush: Resident of the United States: Season Two
This season seems more scathing and timely than the last. That’s exactly how I like my political satire.
WALL-E
Simplicity and complexity harmonize together in cinematic zen in the instant-classic WALL-E, a film that uses technical prowess to tell a straight-forward yet far-reaching story.
Transsiberian
Transsiberian is a deeply engrossing film from the get go. It sucked me in with a simple, yet often overlooked, idea – interesting characters.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Although it carries a certain level of slickness to it, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull shows that although the times have changed – both in the film and for the viewing audience – Indiana Jones hasn’t. And that’s a problem.
Beetlejuice
With its sophisticated yet accessible blend of comedy and the macabre, I knew Beetlejuice was likely to be one of those films I would never tire of. But a classic? It’s been 20 years. I’m willing to throw that blue ribbon on it.
Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil – Uncensored
So what is the most evil thing to ever grace the universe? Osama Bin Laden? Adolf Hitler? Wal-mart? Spam “meat”? They all have their bad points but there’s so much[…]
The Godfather Part III
While it’s better than your average film in a lot of respects, it simply cannot hold up to the legacy of its predecessors.
The Godfather Part II
While I’m sure profits were a big part of the conversation the Paramount suits had when deciding to green-light The Godfather Part II, but Coppola didn’t go out and bastardize the franchise. Far from it.
The Godfather
Coppola offers a rich and layered look at family and does so with an incredible cast and a meticulous amount of detail.
