Tag: movie reviews
May. 18, 2012
The latest Spurlock doc does not satisfy expectant viewers
In the age of hair gels, Axe body spray and Men’s Health magazine, it’s natural to ask, “What does it mean to look like a…
Apr. 20, 2012
Chimpanzee documentary warms the heart while raising awareness
“Chimpanzee” follows Oscar a 3-year-old chimpanzee who is abandoned by his mother. The film was released April 20 by Disney Nature. A portion of the ticket…
Nov. 18, 2011
Oscar winner Payne returns to the big screen with ‘Descendants’
Filmmaker Alexander Payne’s penchant for quirky characters on introspective missions culminated in an Oscar win for his adapted screenplay of “Sideways” in 2004, after which…
Nov. 18, 2011
‘Immortals’ offers thrilling action, violence and visuals
A gold-barred cage embedded in the vast bowel of Mount Tartarus contains the Titans, a vanquished group of seething former gods defeated in a battle…
Oct. 7, 2011
‘Machine Gun Preacher’ starts slowly, ends with a high note
Directed by Marc Forster, “Machine Gun Preacher” stars Gerard Butler and Michelle Monaghan. The movie was released to select theaters on Sept. 23 by Relativity…