Archive for the ‘Five Stars’ Category

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (DVD)

I have always been a fan of Kevin Smith’s movies. His most successful films are the ones that find that perfect mix of gut busting humor with just enough sentimentality thrown in for good measure.  Zack and Miri Make a Porno is unlike any movie Smith has done yet, but it seems follows this setup...
February 4th, 2009 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Theaters)

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that my taste in movies has dramatically changed. Gone are the days when I only pursued movies with high octane action scenes and/or sophomoric toilet humor. Don’t get me wrong, there are many movies that contain those things that I would consider...
December 31st, 2008 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More

The Dark Knight (DVD)

For those of you who have been living in a cave, “The Dark Knight” is the blockbuster smash hit follow up to the critically acclaimed “Batman Begins.”  TDK continues exploring the notion of a superhero existing in a real world context (at least as far as Hollywood goes) and delves...
December 11th, 2008 | Five Stars, Movies, Second Take | Read More

Step Brothers (DVD)

I first saw this movie in theaters when it came out and I laughed from the beginning to the end to the short part at the end of the credits.  Was the movie stupid? yes. Was it juvenile? yes. Was it laugh until your cheeks hurt hilarious? yes. I usually find Will Ferrell’s movies pretty funny the...
December 10th, 2008 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More

Mongol (DVD)

Mongol now ranks alongside some of the greatest epic films I’ve watched to date. This award winning feature written by Russian director Sergei Bodrov, chronicles the early life of Temudgin, the son of a insignificant khan who through various trials and tribulations becomes the legendary Genghis...
November 7th, 2008 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More