Stan & Ollie

February 11, 2019 / Tom / 15 Comments

Release: Friday, December 28, 2018 (limited) →Theater Written by: Jeff Pope Directed by: Jon S. Baird Unlike the lengthy run the real-life subjects enjoyed in their careers, director Jon S. Baird's passion project Stan & Ollie seems over before it has even begun. This isn't me knocking the film for being slight, but because I enjoyed each precious minute like … Continue reading Stan & Ollie

Month in Review: October ’18

November 1, 2018 / Tom / 7 Comments

To encourage a bit more variety in my blogging posts and to help distance this site from the one of old, I’m installing this monthly post where I summarize the previous month’s activity in a wraparound that will hopefully give people the chance to go back and find stuff they might have missed, as well … Continue reading Month in Review: October ’18

Kong: Skull Island

April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 / Tom / 1 Comment

Release: Friday, March 10, 2017 [Theater] Written by: Dan Gilroy; Max Borenstein; Derek Connolly Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts becomes the latest to cash in on the recent trend of indie directors gone Hollywood, going from The Kings of Summer to a blockbuster that reimagines the king of the apes in all its primal glory in Kong: … Continue reading Kong: Skull Island

The Lobster

June 6, 2016May 5, 2017 / Tom / 25 Comments

Release: Friday, May 13, 2016 (limited) [Theater] Written by: Yorgos Lanthimos; Efthymis Filippou Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Outré black comedy The Lobster might be likened to a religious experience for those looking for their fix of anti-Valentine's Day sentiments. If you look hard enough you could even find enough evidence to validate its romance label as well, but it's so weird and so … Continue reading The Lobster

JCR Factor #9

December 15, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 11 Comments

Welcome back around to the latest and final John C. Reilly Factor — Thomas J’s latest character study. If you’re hankering for more posts just like this, be sure to visit the Features menu up top and check out sub-menu, John C. Reilly! It's a shame I could only make it to nine with this feature. I could … Continue reading JCR Factor #9

JCR Factor #8

November 23, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 27 Comments

Welcome back around to a new edition of the John C. Reilly Factor — Thomas J’s latest character study. If you’re looking for more posts just like this, be sure to visit the Features menu up top and check out sub-menu, John C. Reilly! This eighth entry comes a bit later in the month than usual, but … Continue reading JCR Factor #8

JCR Factor #7

October 18, 2015April 11, 2017 / Tom / 13 Comments

Welcome back around to a new edition of the John C. Reilly Factor -- Thomas J's latest character study. If you're looking for more just like this, be sure to visit the Features menu up top and check out sub-menu, John C. Reilly! I've found another Adam McKay piece to tide you over until I … Continue reading JCR Factor #7

JCR Factor #6

September 8, 2015April 3, 2017 / Tom / 7 Comments

Greetings one and all. Thanks for joining Mr. Reilly and I for another edition of the John C. Reilly Factor -- Thomas J's latest character study. We move into September and back into drama with a look at a character I've only very recently been introduced to. This month, I have to be honest, is … Continue reading JCR Factor #6

JCR Factor #5

August 14, 2015March 31, 2017 / Tom / 12 Comments

For some reason, August is already here. You know what that means? Time for a new edition of the John C. Reilly Factor -- Thomas J's latest character study. To find more related material, visit the Features menu up top and search the sub-menu Actor Profiles. As reliable as the man always seems to be, one … Continue reading JCR Factor #5

JCR Factor #4

July 16, 2015March 20, 2017 / Tom / 13 Comments

July, along with sweltering temperatures, brings you the fourth edition of the John C. Reilly Factor -- Thomas J's latest character study. To find more related material, visit the Features menu up top and search the sub-menu Actor Profiles. I'm not sure if anyone has ever rated JCR's sexiness on a scale of 1 - anything. Does anyone … Continue reading JCR Factor #4

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