Review: “Beauty Shop”
Seriously Queen Latifah, your crown is looking a little rusty. The big and proud 'Queen' is one hell of a personality that when it...
Review: “Panic Room”
After a trio of quite dark yet very engaging and original films ranging from bloodthirsty thriller to paranoia chase to dark social satire, Director...
Review: “Death to Smoochy”
As much as I admire what Danny DeVito was trying to do with 'Smoochy', sadly this ultra-cynical almost cartoonish black comedy about children's television...
Review: “Clockstoppers”
Back when I was a kid, the one comic I read religiously wasn't some costumed superhero tale - it was "Uncle Scrooge". Anyhow...
Robert Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Benicio Del Toro for “Sin City”
While so many comic book adaptations have been treated with cynical indifference of late, Robert Rodriguez may have re-energised the genre with his eagerly...
Review: “The Core”
Probably the most enjoyable B-movie I've seen in ages, the 'Core' is a deliciously silly FX adventure with a great cast and solid script...
Review: “Head of State”
Political comedies from "Wag The Dog" and "Primary Colors" to "Dave" vary in style of humour but for the most part they tend to...
Review: “The Ladykillers”
The Coen Bros. first try at a remake proves at least somewhat better than their first real mainstream studio comedy - last year's dull...
Review: “Scooby-Doo 2”
A little ambition can be a dangerous thing. The first "Scooby-Doo" was a bit of a freak accident - certainly not a good film...
Review: “Never Die Alone”
Taken as a satire of the blaxploitation and gangster movie genres, "Never Die Alone" proves hilarious. The trouble is you can tell the laughs...
Review: “Jersey Girl”
Kevin Smith may not have 'sold out' but the boy has sure gone mainstream. Smith's films have proven a mixed bag with one bonafide...
Review: “Killing Me Softly”
I'm not sure what it is exactly, maybe because it's a first time this director (the man behind the superb "The Emperor and The...
Review: “Guess Who”
Essentially a lightweight "Meet the Parents" which uses somewhat dated interracial humour rather than the accidental cynicism of the Focker films, 'Guess' nevertheless is...
Review: “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous”
If there's one thing consistent about Sandra Bullock is that she succeeds in spite of herself. Short of the first "Speed", the actress has...
Review: “Sorority Boys”
A tired concept gets another workout and the result is somewhat of a mixed/bad fare in "Sorority Boys". On the one hand there...
Review: “Blade II”
The first "Blade" came as a bit of a surprise - a dark and gory vampire tale to be sure but an interesting, modern...
Review: “Dreamcatcher”
A jack of all trades is a master of none - that saying applies to the latest Stephen King adaptation which despite its lavish...
Review: “Boat Trip”
Dated, offensive and overall more like the dumb humour of a "Porkys" clone than actual laughs like "The Birdcage", this very much direct-to-video level...
Review: “Taking Lives”
Every bit as stupid as last month's "Twisted," "Taking Lives" proves another bland retread of the serial killer genre despite having what initially sets...
Review: “Ned Kelly”
After much fanfare and hype, the latest film incarnation of the famed Aussie bush ranger legend hits the big screen and the result is...
Review: “Forces of Nature”
Take two of the sexiest Hollywood stars of the past few years, add some FX to a genre which never uses them, and then...
Review: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Writer Charlie Kaufman and Director Spike Jonze are one of those great entertainment team-ups whose work so superbly compliments one another - on their...
Review: “Dawn of the Dead”
An example of an MTV horror reinventon done right, 'Dawn' is a loud zombie-filled action fun-fest that's pure theatrical entertainment. Like last year's "Texas...
Maggie Gyllenhaal for “Happy Endings”
Maggie Gyllenhaal feels right at home in the thick of the Sundance Film Festival. The annual pilgrimage that brings forth many of the grand...
Review: “The Ring Two”
In the end though, much like the differences between the black and white 'Ring' videos/visions in the films themselves, this second go around lacks...
Review: “Ice Princess”
So it doesn't break any new ice, but "Ice Princess" is a refreshing example of how formula can still work so long as it's...
Woody Allen for “Melinda & Melinda”
25 years ago, Garth Franklin, a then university student in Australia, travelled by bus from Los Angeles to New York to interview Woody Allen....
Ashton Kutcher for “Guess Who”
Ashton Kutcher used to be more relaxed being interviewed, but his relationship with one Demi More has changed all of that. While talking to...
Bernie Mac for “Guess Who”
Only Bernie Mac can get away with starring in a lose remake of Guess Who's Coming to Diner, but get away with it he...
Review: “Memento”
Take a simple B-Grade murder mystery thriller revolving around only 3 characters and at most half a dozen supporting players/extras, and then f**k around...