Reviews

The good, the bad, the ugly– one man’s call.

Bridesmaids–Raunchy, Yes. Funny, Not So Much.

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Kristen Wiig is one of the most talented comic actors working. Her characters on Saturday Night Live are reason enough to tune-in, and her supporting roles in movies have been consistently excellent over the years. Her performance in Bridesmaids is also a winner, but unfortunately, this movie misses. Kristen is partly to blame–– she co-wrote … Read more

Leave It To The Irish

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This spot from Ogilvy Dublin for Irish Society for the Preventition of Cruelty to Children Summer Campaign is one of the most disturbing and powerful public service spots I’ve ever seen. No arty metaphors, tone poems or symbolic messages. Just the problem, demonstrated. You’re not going to like it, but you will remember it. I … Read more

Source Code: Sci Fi “Groundhog Day”

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Suffice to say there’s action, adventure and explosions, and the premise is one where our hero gets to go back to the same situation again and again with the knowledge he’s gained previously to try and find the terrorist. In this regard, Jake is Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, trying to find his way to redemption.

“Paul”: Disappointment From Outer Space

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I’ve just returned from a mission where there were only three crew members and our window to a new world was the largest screen at a 24-plex. I’m sorry to report the mission was an abject failure–– a steaming pile called Paul. If you’ve even contemplated going, save your money or put it through a shredder; you’ll have a more entertaining time.

Barney, Oh, Barney!

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There is an undeniable art to naming movies. The ideal name should be distinctive, intriguing and inviting. Barney’s Version has all those. It’s a great title, but is it a great movie? Well, not quite, but it is certainly one of the better films of 2010, a year that had a hearty crowd of terrific … Read more