After two solid installments to start the series, it seemed the web-slinger could do no wrong. Director had his cast intact for “Spider-Man 3”, he had a villain picked out, the Sandman and he had decided it was time, even if it was a little late, to introduce Gwen Stacy. Then everything went horribly, horribly wrong. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man 3’ (2007) movie review
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‘Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief’ (1955) movie review
#34 of 100 on my 100 Movies I’ve Never Seen Before Challenge (part II)
Alfred Hitchcock is truly a master filmmaker. Even when his story is simple, he is able to make it far more interesting than it might have been in the hands of another director. While he will probably be more well known for movies like “Psycho”, his relationship with Cary Grant may be what fueled some of his best movies. Continue reading ‘Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief’ (1955) movie review
‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004) movie review
It’s not easy being a super hero, especially when you’re in love. As Peter Parker learned in the first “Spider-Man” movie, ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’. Sam Raimi returns to the director’s chair and manages a rare feat, especially with these comic book movies. “Spider-Man 2” is, in many ways, a far superior film to its predecessor. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004) movie review