World War Z
I’m no expert on movies featuring the undead. But I seriously doubt that World War Z will rank among the best zombie movies ever - despite a budget exceeding 200…
What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew is a pretty faithful modern adaptation of a Henry James novel written in 1897, that just goes to show that there have always been people who shouldn't…
The Iceman
The Iceman is based on the true story of a psychopath who led a double life. On the one hand, he killed people for a living for the mob. On…
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a glitzy and fantastical cautionary tale about excess and heartbreak. It’s a literary classic brought to 3D life with decent actors, lavish party scenes, and a…
Midnight’s Children
I knew I was in trouble when a friend of mine described the book "Midnight's Children" as a "classic - but emotionally draining." I generally don't do very well with…
Jurassic Park (3D)
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that you know you should see, but for one reason or another, you just don’t. Such was the case with the…
The Sapphires
In a nutshell, The Sapphires is like an indie version of Sparkle meets Dreamgirls. It’s based on the true story of an aboriginal singing group that was basically Australia’s answer…
Beyond the Hills (Dupa dealuri)
Director Cristian Mungiu's film Beyond the Hills takes place in a remote monastery in Romania, where two young women who grew up together in an orphanage are reunited with tragic…
Oz the Great and Powerful
The consensus on Oz the Great and Powerful seems to be that it’s neither great nor powerful. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth seeing. I actually liked it well…
Quartet
“Ah, Bach!” If you’re a fan of M*A*S*H, you’ll get the reference. Hawkeye advises classical-music neophyte Radar to use the phrase as a catch-all to impress a nurse. Still cracks…
Safe Haven
I’m an easy sell when it comes to cinematic sap. So I had my tissues at the ready for the latest Nicholas Sparks novel-turned-romantic-drama. But alas, not a single tear…
Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures is based on a popular novel for the ‘YA’ (young adult) crowd. And while I pride myself on being hip to such trends (Twilight, The Hunger Games, Harry…
Headhunters (Hodejegerne)
Headhunters is one of those movies that grows on you. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it when it was over, but then days after, I kept thinking about…
Chickflix Movie Marathon: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
(Update: This is a marathon for all seasons) It’s winter! Time to hibernate in front of the big-screen TV with a hot drink, a bowl of popcorn, and a stack…