Experiment in Terror Film Review
We’re at that time again, and it didn’t seem like it took that long to get here. Fall has fallen, and we keep tumbling toward the…
The Great Raid Film Review
My partner and I have done these duo posts for a couple of years now. We usually lay out a list of book/films a few months…
Bubba Ho-Tep Film Review
I have to admit something before, dear reader, you get to perusing the review: I didn’t consciously plan this. Yeah, sure, last month’s duo post book/film…
Field of Dreams Film Review
I have to admit, because of the ongoing AFI Top Ten arc that I began way back in January, I positioned and timed this review to coincide…
The Black Dahlia Film Review
As the first half of 2012 reaches its end, it is becoming harder to take stock of the year, what with the speed of it all.…
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…
Drive Book/Audiobook Review
Hardcover Publisher: Poison Pen Press (September 1, 2005) ISBN: 978-1590581810 Softcover Publisher: Mariner Books (August 30, 2011) ISBN: 0547791097 Audiobook Publisher: Blackstone Audio (August 1, 2007)…
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…
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……
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…
It Rains... You Get Wet 