The Whistleblower Film Review
Heading into the last month of Spring and the first of Summer is always a juncture where I begin an accounting, of sorts. An attempt in…
The Big Sleep Film Review
Somehow, and quickly, the first quarter of 2012 is nearing its end. Coincidentally, it rained pretty heavily (for L.A. that is) the day I screened the…
Persuasion Film Review
Leap day, February 29th, is a date that only occurs, obviously, during Leap Years — those annum that are evenly divisible by 4. Seems like the perfect occasion…
Mann’s Night of “Fates Intertwined”: Collateral Film Review
When a master of any particular genre returns to it, it’s usually to the satisfaction of the fans of that maestro or the genre. Thankfully, such…
The Maltese Falcon Film Review
The year 2012 is barely here, but as I look up at the calendar the damn thing tells me that January is coming to an end……
Givin’ Out Wings 2: “I’m glad I know you, George Bailey.”
It’s no surprise that nearing the end of the year, people tend to celebrate (or curse) what’s happened since they were last here, along with wistfully…
Givin’ Out Wings 1: It’s a Wonderful Harvest, or The Ice Life
“As Wichita Falls… So Falls Wichita Falls.” As I come up on the Yuletide, my common practice of watching seasonal fare is in its usual swing.…
Rosemary’s Baby Film Review
The year 2011 is quickly drawing to close. I say that because today is Halloween. While there are two full months left, is there any doubt…
The Hunt for Red October Film Review
I once wrote the following, and it still applies: “Here we go, again. It is another September 30th. It seems that ever since I became a parent,…
The Day of The Jackal Film Review
“I’m beginning to get a feeling about the Jackal…” I recall a time when the summer was a time of rest. No more, I guess. Especially…
Somewhere in Time Film Review
“Good afternoon, Miss McKenna. I’ve just come 68 years, may I please speak to you?” One more time, the blogger otherwise known as the Scientist Gone…
Starship Troopers Film Review
Bloody Hell! This is the last frigging’ day in June… already?!? January was only yesterday, wasn’t it? I distinctly remember it raining and the power went…
Jurassic Park Film Review
For the longest time it seems, Memorial Day weekend has been the unofficial start of summer (solstice be damned)… barbecue season, too. Once, the summer movie…
Free Fall Film Review
With the upcoming L.A. Times Festival of Books right around the corner, it means springtime is here in the southland. No wonder I feel so freakin’…
Get Carter Film Review
“You’re a big man, but you’re in bad shape. With me it’s a full time job.” It’s Spring! As has been the case for the last…
Devil in a Blue Dress Film Review
“Now when someone’s telling me there ain’t nothing to worry about, I usually look down to see if my fly is open.” As expected, winter (as…
Angel Heart Film (& Disc) Review
It’s still winter, yes? I say that because mother nature continues to toy with those of us in the southland. It’s been a false spring for…
The Lathe of Heaven Film Review
“Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.” Back in September of 2010, I put together a post for My Picks for The Greatest… Sci-Fi…
The Princess Bride Film (& Disc) Review
Though my blogging friend Rachel (from Scientist Gone Wordy) and I have done a small number of what I’ve termed ‘parallel posts’ (separate reviews of a specific…
A Scanner Darkly Film Review
Once again, dear readers, my esteemed blogger companion (Rachel of a Scientist Gone Wordy) and I have ventured into another of our parallel posts where we review and…
It Rains... You Get Wet 