Han Solo is one of those iconic characters that almost everyone has grown up with. Played by Harrison Ford in 4 Star Wars films, his origin story has been one fans have been curious of for a long time, even if only to see how he and his best bud and co-pilot, Chewbacca met, or glimpses into his friendship with Lando Calrissian (played by Billy Dee Williams in the original trilogy). SOLO: A STAR … [Read more...]
REVIEW: WILSON Isn’t Your Desert Island Bestie – And That’s Okay
Graphic novelist Daniel Clowes’ sardonic wit is an acquired taste. Director Terry Zwigoff was able to translate his voice fluently in GHOST WORLD and ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL. Now director Craig Johnson (THE SKELETON TWINS) takes a stab at the author’s cutting vision and is mostly successful. Mostly. Some people might call Wilson (Woody Harrelson, who's genuinely great at slinging zingers) an … [Read more...]
REVIEW: NOW YOU SEE ME 2 – The Magic Has Disappeared
Director Jon M. Chu is known for his skill and infectious exuberance. He’s made us like Justin Bieber with not just one, but two documentaries on the Joffrey of pop music (NEVER SAY NEVER and BELIEVE). He reinvigorated the dance movie genre and pushed 3D tech leaps ahead with STEP UP 3D. He even delivered a far better sequel than the original with G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. But it’s not been all … [Read more...]
REVIEW: TRIPLE 9 – John Hillcoat’s HEAT-ed, DEPARTED TOWN
The genre of cops and robbers has grown in favor since its inception back during Hollywood’s golden era. There used to be distinct delineations between the two sides of the law until filmmakers in the seventies and eighties began blurring those lines. Cops and criminals wrestling with moral ambiguities (DIRTY HARRY and most of director Michael Mann’s oeuvre) became a new subgenre – one filled with … [Read more...]
