This Is 40

December 29, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom / 1 Comment

Release: Friday, December 21, 2012 [Theater] I do like Judd Apatow but I'm going to veer off-course here, just like his directing does in this film, by saying this is in no way one of his best features. It's certainly one of his longest. Clocking in at over two-hours, This Is 40 is a chance to exploit … Continue reading This Is 40

Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D

December 25, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom

Release: Wednesday, August 8, 2012 (limited) [Redbox] Lead by example. . . . by throwing your half-naked body down a ramp at 70 m.p.h. only to be flung off into space. That's the American way, right? Despite the multiple times we get smacked with that red warning label: "DO NOT ATTEMPT AT HOME" that's not … Continue reading Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D

Silver Linings Playbook

December 22, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom / 4 Comments

Release: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 [Theater] I don't like to use the word 'awesome' all that much. It's just, like, completely so totally not all that great to do. But if someone would like to find me another word to use instead, I'm all ears -- or fingertips, as the case may be here. Nearly every … Continue reading Silver Linings Playbook

Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World

December 14, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom

Release: Friday, June 22, 2012 [Redbox] Hey, it only seems appropriate, right? Some of us may be sitting and counting down the days to discovering just how accurate that Mayan calendar is, but some others are going to be just content enough to sit and write reviews of movies dealing with the end. Another tale of … Continue reading Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World

The Tall Man

December 13, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom

Release: Friday, August 31, 2012 (limited) [Redbox] As per request, I got a hold of this little-known production from director Pascal Laugier. I'm so glad I did too, because I need to come to The Tall Man's rescue. It's no sleeper hit, but it's certainly not deserving of the critical backlash it received when it came … Continue reading The Tall Man

Killing Them Softly

December 10, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom / 2 Comments

Release: Friday, November 30, 2012 [Theater] Brad Pitt does not smile once in this movie. And for that matter, the sun does not come out to shine in Killing Them Softly, either. Bring it on -- the rain, the darkness, the bloodsplattering, and the poetic justice behind it all. Some won't be as willing as I … Continue reading Killing Them Softly

Naughty Vs. Nice in Hollywood

December 4, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom

Why, when I step outside of my apartment in the earlygoing of December, does it still feel like late September? It's unreasonably comfortable outside! And I'm shirtless...and in Tennessee. I suppose there's my answer. I could go pantless too but that'd be a little too greedy. Or just a little too inappropriate. Wait...would it be? … Continue reading Naughty Vs. Nice in Hollywood

The Babymakers

December 3, 2012January 18, 2017 / Tom / 6 Comments

Release: Friday, August 3, 2012 [Redbox] I just got done having my eyeballs tortured after watching what might very well be the least-consequential movie of all time. Certainly of my time. Although vulgar to the max, it's pretty lean on the funny jokes, and the acting is horrible. Just, horrible. The promise of an elegant … Continue reading The Babymakers

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My Journey Through Film

Month: December 2012