Month: July 2011

Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses totally works because it accepts how absolutely preposterous it is. Everything in this film happens in a way that’s convenient to the characters and the story arc. In a way, that’s part of theRead Full Review

Beginners

There’s a certain charm behind the kind of film that would give a dog subtitles for dialogue. This is an act that could always come off as campy if done gratuitously, and worse yet, couldRead Full Review

Larry Crowne

I feel like I can say this with certainty: anybody who doesn’t like Tom Hanks is probably a very unhappy person. Growing up in the 90’s, it was hard to miss him as he starredRead Full Review

The Tree of Life

I defy anybody to give any kind of definitive opinion on The Tree of Life based on one viewing. Anyone. The film is too slippery. Too unwilling to stick to its own narrative which so desperately hangsRead Full Review