Review – The Avengers
May 4, 2012 by Merci P.
The Avengers in 3D is the ultimate experience for anyone who has ever read a graphic novel or comic book of superheroes. Watching them come to life on the big screen is a visual buffet of Marvel’s... [Read more...]
Review – John Carter
March 9, 2012 by Merci P.
John Carter doesn’t give you much to go on by way of a title, but being directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E) you can guess there’s probably a lot of CGI involved. True to form, it’s... [Read more...]
Review – This Means War
February 13, 2012 by Merci P.
The secret is out: women can, and do, go out with multiple men. Who can blame them if those men are in the realm of Chris Pine (Star Trek, Unstoppable) and Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises)?... [Read more...]
Review – Immortals
November 11, 2011 by Merci P.
Immortals, directed by Tarsem Singh, is not for the faint of heart. Plenty of blood-spurting action and tough one on one combat make no excuses when it comes to graphic depictions. It could be addicting,... [Read more...]
Review – Machine Gun Preacher
October 3, 2011 by Merci P.
Sam Childers (Gerard Butler) just got out of prison and straight away he’s back into doing the same things he’s always done: drugging, boozing, and committing violent acts. This time, however, his... [Read more...]
Review in 100 Words – Killer Elite
September 22, 2011 by Merci P.
Adrenaline-pumping, hardcore one-on-one action is why you go see a Jason Statham film, right? Well, his latest flick, Killer Elite, delivers on that promise and more. Based on an alleged true story,... [Read more...]
Review – Conan the Barbarian in 3-D
August 19, 2011 by Merci P.
Enter the world of Conan the Barbarian in 3D and you find yourself among fire embers floating in the air in the opening sequence with digitalized scenery in the background giving it an animated feel.... [Read more...]
Ones2Watch4 Interviews Adrian Paul
August 9, 2011 by Merci P.
Adrian Paul at WireImage Portrait Gallery At Comic-Con Hosted By Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction And Presented By Nintendo - Day 1 Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage.com In San Diego during Comic Con,... [Read more...]
Review in 100 Words – X-MEN: First Class
June 3, 2011 by Merci P.
In Marvel world, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was initiated by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon), a Frankenstein from Nazi Germany. X-Men: First Class revolves around the relationship between Charles... [Read more...]
Review in 100 Words – Priest
May 13, 2011 by Merci P.
Slimy, eyeless, Alien-esque vampires at war with a clergy run society? It’s a hard sell to an audience used to seeing Twilight and True Blood vampires, even with Stephen Moyer appearing as the Priest’s... [Read more...]
Review – Thor
May 5, 2011 by Merci P.
Thor rushes in like a Fenris-Wolf and goes out like a lion. As Odinson of Asgard, Thor was born with a silver spoon in his mouth – or in this case a mighty large hammer. He and his dark-haired brother... [Read more...]
Review – Lincoln Lawyer
March 18, 2011 by Merci P.
Smart and sassy, Mick Haller (Matthew McConaughey) has no problem running his business from the back of his Lincoln sedan with his driver, Earl (Laurence Mason). In fact, it’s perfect for those drive-by... [Read more...]
Review in 100 Words – Elektra Luxx
March 11, 2011 by Merci P.
Elektra Luxx. It sounds like a comic book superhero in a super cool outfit. Who would have thought it was a funny parody about a pregnant porn star (Carla Gugino)? What does one do after retiring... [Read more...]
Jamie Bell
March 7, 2011 by Merci P.
A stark, daring stare and brooding features burn in your memory when you first see Jamie Bell onscreen. If that doesn’t work, his acting talent surely will make you remember him. Currently in the... [Read more...]
Review in 100 Words – I Am Number 4
February 17, 2011 by Merci P.
It’s hard being an alien teenager these days: dealing with jocks, in love with a cheerleader photographer, saving nerdy sidekicks, and you’re hunted by psycho anarchist aliens on a mission to kill... [Read more...]
Review – The Fighter
December 16, 2010 by Merci P.
The Fighter, the latest collaboration of director David O. Russell (Three Kings) with Mark Wahlberg, is an unexpectedly inspirational film. It is based on the true story about small town boxer, Micky... [Read more...]
Review – The Tourist
December 10, 2010 by Merci P.
Opening today is the follow-up film from German director Florian Henckel von Donnersmark (the acclaimed The Lives of Others), The Tourist; a tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy reminiscent of the old Cary... [Read more...]
Review – Unstoppable
November 11, 2010 by Merci P.
Whenever I think of Denzel, “Shakin’ It For Daddy” by Robin Thicke starts playing in my head. He is one solid character of a man. Pair him up with Chris Pine (oh, Captain Kirk, man my starship)... [Read more...]
Chris Hemsworth
September 9, 2010 by Merci P.
Thor, God of Thunder, God of Hunks for all that matters. At 6” 3” he walks onto the screen with commanding presence, his size and physique overwhelming the senses. In the trailer recently shown... [Read more...]
Review – Iron Man 2
May 7, 2010 by Merci P.
Iron Man may be the funniest and wittiest superhero of all time, thanks to Robert Downey, Jr.’s outstanding performance and the film’s direction under Jon Favreau. Unlike in most superhero films... [Read more...]
Review – Death at a Funeral (2010)
April 19, 2010 by Merci P.
James Marsden sitting on a rooftop in his birthday suit, happy and high as a kite; that’s the image that stands out in my head after seeing Death at a Funeral. For the most part, the film was a hilarious... [Read more...]
Timothy Olyphant
March 15, 2010 by Merci P.
Timothy Olyphant is riding high these days with the success of his show, Justified, in its second season on the FX network. As Deputy U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens, a no-nonsense, Stetson-wearing, gun-at-his-hip... [Read more...]
Review – Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2010 by Merci P.
Relationships are complicated and nothing spells trouble quite like Valentine’s Day for those involved or uninvolved. However, for most people, Valentine’s Day is something special and meaningful... [Read more...]
Review – Avatar
December 22, 2009 by Merci P.
I sometimes wondered what my childhood fantasy world would look like if it ever came to life. Avatar has brought it out in full spectrum, from a jungle filled with giant fluorescent plant life to colorful... [Read more...]
Review – Surrogates
September 30, 2009 by Merci P.
Imagine living inside your mind and taking that a step further by having a robot live out that pseudo reality on a daily basis. That’s what Surrogates plays out, taking the concept of incubated human... [Read more...]
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