Sometimes, we need a mean spirited, offensive movie to put us in our place. I’m sure a lot of people are going to see “The Dictator” and get offended, try and get it banned. Some are going to call writer and actor Sacha Baron Cohen a racist. Maybe they are right. The movie is one of the most offensive I’ve seen in long time. The great thing about it is that it doesn’t single out any one race or religion. Continue reading As far as offensive and cruel movies go, ‘The Dictator’ is funny as hell
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‘Dark Shadows’ might be a sign that it’s time for Tim Burton and Johnny Depp to see other people
You would think that Tim Burton and Johnny Deep teaming up to do a story about vampires love story that spans centuries would be the perfect movie for them. I thought so, too. I was wrong. What started out on paper with promise hit screens with a great big snooze. “Dark Shadows” is based on a TV show that was on the air before I was born. I’d say that people who watched the vampire soap opera might be able to appreciate it more than I did, but judging from those that I’ve talked to, that isn’t the case. Continue reading ‘Dark Shadows’ might be a sign that it’s time for Tim Burton and Johnny Depp to see other people
‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ might be the best comic book movie of all time
I know there is a huge debate about whether or not “The Avengers” has unseated “The Dark Knight” as the greatest super hero movie of all time but I do feel it is the best ‘comic book movie’ that has ever hit theatres. Trust me, there is a difference in there somewhere. Director Joss Whedon did what no one thought he could do and that is take a collection of heroes who have all had their own big screen adventures and put them into one big bad movie. He not only pull it off, but he has set the bar for future comic book and super hero movies to come. Continue reading ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ might be the best comic book movie of all time