It's been a long time since a movie caught me completely by surprise. Even if I haven't seen any previews, I usually have some idea of what to expect from reviews I've read before I sit down to watch a DVD. But I had no idea what I was getting into with The Last Mimzy.... Continue Reading →
Movie of the Week: Lars and the Real Girl
The one-line concept for Lars and the Real Girl borders on revolting: a man orders a life-sized sex doll and introduces it to everyone he knows as his girlfriend. The reality of this movie is sublime: a man acts out his ideal, loving, and non-physical relationship with another person by interacting with a doll, and... Continue Reading →
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Movie of the Week: Penelope
I came across this movie almost accidently when I was looking over the DVD rack at a big box store. Having a penchant for fantasy, including magic and fairy tales, I was drawn by the advertising, but I bought the movie (even though I had never heard of it) for the cast, which includes Christina... Continue Reading →
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Movie of the Week: Martian Child
Another great movie came my way recently. Before I watched it, I knew Martian Child was about a writer played by John Cusack. I guessed that I would like this movie (being a sucker for both stories about writers and John Cusack in general), but it turned out to be even better than I expected.... Continue Reading →
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Movie of the Week: Waiting for Guffman
Before Best in Show (2000) and A Mighty Wind (2003), there was Waiting for Guffman (1996). I remember reading mixed reviews for Guffman when it came out, but now that I've seen the movie, I think the critics I read did not appreciate Christopher Guest's inspired improv mockumentary film style. What a pity. Waiting for... Continue Reading →
