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Posts in category "Review"

The American: A Quiet, Yet Beautiful Thriller

The American, which was produced by it’s star George Clooney, is a film that arrives and leaves as a slice-of-life thriller. The music isn’t overpowering, there is no fast editing, and yet there is something that has been missing in filmmaking these days: good god-damn acting. It’s one of the best films he’s ever done... Read more »
By mmilam,
April 30, 2011 at 11:18 pm
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Love And Other Drugs: Good Performances, But What Did I Just Watch?

Redbox is a wonderful thing for those seeking the latest releases. It’s not so great when you are a film critic. Since most films these days don’t turn me on, I rarely rent anything. Anne Hathaway. Jake Gyllenhall. Story involving sex and Viagra. A Win. Or so I thought. The beginning, with that Spin Doctors... Read more »
By mmilam,
April 29, 2011 at 5:50 am
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A Short Review Of The Switch

A neurotic (Jason Bateman) whose best friend (Jennifer Aniston) is trying to get pregnant via a sperm donation accidentally spills the selected suitor’s sperm at a party at her house. To make things right in the creepiest way possible, he puts his own sperm into the cup which Aniston will use to get pregnant. Seven... Read more »
By mmilam,
March 18, 2011 at 12:38 am
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N-Secure Isn't Sure What It Wants To Be

You hear the battle cry from the African-American community often enough.  “Go see black films so more black films can be made!”. Let’s try this in another context.  “If ugly guys get to go on dates with beautiful women, the ugly guys will get laid more!”.  If you are an attractive woman and can get... Read more »
By mmilam,
November 26, 2010 at 1:17 pm
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Love Ranch: A Pseudo-Naughty Film That Falls Flat

It’s 6:14am in the morning. Turkey isn’t on my mind. Love Ranch is. Love Ranch, for those that don’t know, is a film about a married couple who run a whore house. Yes, it’s a rather inappropriate choice for such a family holiday as this. Something in me however told me to watch this film... Read more »
By mmilam,
November 25, 2010 at 7:19 am
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Hellraiser Doesn't Raise As Much Hell As It Should

The poster above for the 1987 Clive Barker film Hellraiser shows a man holding a bizarre looking box whose faces is white as a sheet and has many pins stuck to his face. Usually when you see a poster like this, you think the guy in the poster is going to be the central focus... Read more »
By mmilam,
May 12, 2010 at 12:14 am
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Quarantine Plays Out Like A Boring Pop-Up Book Of Horrors

Insomniacs are not good movie watchers. I should know since I am writing this review at 3:45am in the morning. I work a night job. When you work a night job you naturally stay up at night. To pass the time until the eyes close again, people do a variety of things. Me, I pick... Read more »
By mmilam,
April 29, 2010 at 4:16 am
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Star Trek: Insurrection Attempts To Prove That Preschoolers Could Write A Trek Script

After the success of First Contact it was clear that Paramount was eager for another hit from the Star Trek: Next Generation film franchise with Insurrection. The idea to go for a more lighter tone seemed logical, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, is considered one of the most entertaining of the original series film... Read more »
By mmilam,
April 21, 2010 at 7:38 am
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The Hurt Locker Is A Boring And Lifeless Film

Up until tonight, I had never seen *The Hurt Locker*. The Oscars just recently told it’s viewing audience that this was the picture that deserved the best picture award, as well as a slew of other awards. I’ve never cared that much for The Oscars, or who won a nomination all that much. I do... Read more »
By mmilam,
March 11, 2010 at 4:37 am
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