Wednesday, December 26

• DVD Tuesday Wednesday

  In deference to Christmas Day's major theatrical releases, DVD Tuesday arrives a day late this week, with the Chris Tucker/Jackie Chan buddy comedy Rush Hour 3 leading the way. Also debuting on DVD are Jamie Foxx's political thriller The Kingdom and Bob Odenkirk's comedy The Brothers Solomon.

  Our pick for this week is David Cronenberg's stellar Eastern Promises, featuring Lord of the Rings' Viggo Mortensen in an Oscar-worthy performance as a ruthless Russian Mafioso with a gaggle of gnarly tattoos and a knack for naked knife fights.

  
  

  Posted 12/26/2007 by Thomas

  Eastern Promises | Rush Hour 3 | The Brothers Solomon

Friday, September 7

• By the Numbers: Reviews of this Weekend's New Releases

  It's NRA week at the Cineplex, with this weekend's two major releases, 3:10 to Yuma and Shoot 'Em Up, both featuring ample amounts of gunplay. Turns out they're both pretty good movies, too -- Yuma is even being touted as the year's first bona fide Oscar contender. 

  A rundown of our reviews of this weekend's new releases:  

  3:10 to Yuma  
  "A modern classic of the genre. From start to end, a breathtakingly captivating piece of cinema in every aspect." [Full Review]

   

  Shoot 'Em Up 
  "Firmly rooted in the tradition of film noir, with tough guys, deadly bombshells and Raymond Chandler-esque language. Ridiculous, over-the-top, stupid...and still pretty fun."  [Full Review]   

  Also opening this weekend: The Brothers Solomon, Hatchet and The Bubble.

  
  
  

  Shoot 'Em Up - Trailer

  Clive Owen stars in this over the top action movie.
  

  3:10 to Yuma - Trailer

  Russell Crowe and Christian Bale go head to head.

  Posted 09/07/2007 by Thomas

  3:10 to Yuma | Shoot 'Em Up | The Brothers Solomon

Thursday, August 30

• Feeling Ripped-Off at the Movies Lately?       

  Well then let this handy rant guide steer you clear of the dog days of summer. The movies at your local theater may suck, but the better choices are out there. You just have to look a little harder for them.

  Don't let Mr. Bean take you for a ride! That's a Death Sentence. Halloween doesn't come in August. Your brother Jim is funnier than the Brothers Solomon. The only Fury you'll feel from these Balls is the one brought on by your lighter wallet. The Invasion came and no one noticed. It's less of a War and more of a snore.

  Bring on the Dog Days of the movie season!

  
  
  Next Showing: Plenty of lame movies are now playing at your local theater.

  Posted 08/30/2007 by Jeff

  Balls of Fury | The Brothers Solomon | Mr. Bean's Holiday | Death Sentence | Halloween