The Family Stone
“Finding your path” is the message behind this movie. Well, that, and “letting your freak flag fly.” In the end,...
December 23, 2005
2005
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
This movie is simply magnificent. From the fantastical creatures that inhabit the world of Narnia (C.S. Lewis borrows heavily from...
December 9, 2005
Flightplan
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? This is latin for “who watches the watchers?” A question that is explored to some degree...
October 15, 2005
Just Like Heaven
This is the perfect “chick flick.” Extremely formulaic, but yet extremely satisfying in the end. The story is fairly novel...
September 20, 2005
Lord of War
This is a powerful movie, but it does get rather preachy towards the end, and despite Ian Holm’s admonishment to...
September 19, 2005
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
I’m a big fan of Steve Carrell. Loved him on The Daily Show. I also like Paul Rudd. But, Anchorman...
August 20, 2005
The Dukes of Hazzard
Let’s be honest. There are only two reasons to see this movie: Jessica Simpson. But you know how when you...
August 14, 2005
Why Movies Suck
So it’s been almost five years since I last ranted about this topic. But recent developments have forced me to...
July 29, 2005
Wedding Crashers
Thoroughly enjoyable. I haven’t laughed that hard at a movie in a long time. Few movies are this laugh-out-loud hilarious....
July 17, 2005
Dark Water
The scariest scenes of this already not-that-scary movie were ruined for me since I had seen half of them during...
July 11, 2005
War of the Worlds
Not having read the original book, nor having heard the radio play from 1938, nor having seen the original film...
July 1, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Take what are widely regarded as the two most beautiful people on the planet (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), give...
June 12, 2005
Star Wars: Episode III
Overall, this movie was better than Episodes I & II. I think George Lucas has redeemed himself to some extent....
May 20, 2005
The Producers
Besides being very funny, The Producers musical (now playing at the Fabulous Fox theater in St. Louis) is visually stunning...
May 19, 2005
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
One must really have a sense of the absurd to appreciate the humor of Douglas Adams. If you are like...
April 29, 2005
The Pacifier
Vin Diesel is following in Ah-nuld’s footsteps, as he makes the leap into comedy. His performance is passable, if implausible....
March 27, 2005
Man of the House
This movie is entertaining. Tommy Lee Jones is perfectly cast as the gruff Ranger with a heart. If you’re going...
March 20, 2005
The Wedding Date
I had my doubts about whether or not Debra Messing could carry a film by herself. I was impressed. She...
February 6, 2005
Magnetic Spice Rack
Sure, you could pay $200 for this trendy spice rack (as seen on Oprah), or you could make your own...
January 31, 2005
The Aviator
Leonardo DiCaprio is brilliant once again in his portrayal of the reclusive and enigmatic Howard Hughes. I’ve never considered myself...
January 23, 2005
