Drillbit Taylor
Has enough heart and insight into the complexities of being a teenager today that you can overlook some of its other shortcomings – primarily in the tired act of the titular character.
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Shine a Light
More than a concert film, Scorsese’s Shine a Light not only throws yet another spotlight on the rockers but also carves out a story to pay tribute to the “Satisfaction” musicians.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Based on the series of five serial children’s novels, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a hollow spectacle that’s good for the action and effects but light on everything else.
Strange Wilderness
A few cute gags aside, this is an exercise in stupidity aimed at those who find 15 different names for a bong to be funny.
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume Three
Young Indiana Jones doesn’t compare to the real thing. The stories are much slower and several go nowhere. Instead the show seems to exist simply as an experiment in rewriting history a little and making it a little more fun.
There Will Be Blood
The visuals, the pacing, an all-time great performance and a timely theme add up to make There Will Be Blood one of the most memorable films I have seen.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Another bizarre and beautiful excursion courtesy of one of Hollywood’s most creative minds.
The Fugitive: Season One, Part Two
At some point in life, we all run from something. Thankfully for most of us it’s a work deadline or a crazy ex-boyfriend/girlfriend who keeps including your name in their[…]
Beowulf
Robert Zemeckis’ take on Beowulf is a marvel visually but eye-popping effects are still no challenge for good old-fashioned human emotion.
Family Ties: The Third Season
Even though there’s been three Presidents since the show left the air, Family Ties is still very much relevant.
