Posts Tagged ‘300’
Film Review – Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Den of Thieves (2018) was a hard boiled, testosterone fueled, cops-and-robbers thriller that had just enough good stuff to make it better than it had any right to be. Sure, we’ve seen plenty of heist films where skilled criminals played a game of cat and mouse…
READ MOREFilm Review – Angel Has Fallen
Every once and awhile, a little junk food cinema is good for the soul. Sure, there’s plenty of space for hard hitting examinations of society, delving deep into the complexities of life through mature writing, exquisite acting, and pitch perfect directing. Other times, it’s just…
READ MOREFilm Review – Gods of Egypt
I’m a firm believer that to know what a good movie is, one has to see bad ones. How can you discern the difference if you haven’t seen both in ample amounts? In the case of Gods of Egypt (2016), here’s an opportunity to see…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Legend of Hercules
The Legend of Hercules is Renny Harlin’s (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) take on the mythical legend of the mortal sired by the god Zeus. Announced last spring that Kellan Lutz (The Twilight Saga) would be taking over the lead role seemed like a perfect match. …
READ MOREFilm Review – Life of Pi
When it comes to Ang Lee, I tend to zig when most people zag. I’m in the minority that was not enchanted by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but also in the minority who enjoyed Hulk. Probably the only instance where I have found myself aligned…
READ MOREEpisode 131 – The Danger Zone
In honor of The Hunger Games, Spencer and Greg discuss child deaths in film. Then they discuss the theme of “one vs. many,” and give DVD picks of the week.
READ MOREEpisode 118 – Adventures with Tintin
In honor of Tintin, Spencer and Greg share alternative comic movies. Then they discuss the magic of murder mysteries and give DVD picks of the week.
READ MOREFilm Review – Machine Gun Preacher
Giving. How much do we give to others? To what extent can we sacrifice to help people who are suffering? As Americans, what can we do for one another and for others around the world? And how blinded are we to suffering? These, as well…
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