The filmmakers have apparently said this is not a Christmas film, but the key art and setting certainly augur toward annual viewing. Neither “It’s a Wonderful Life” nor “Die ... Continue Reading →

As someone who spent countless hours in the swimming pool on swim team, I have much admiration for long distance swimmers, as my competition only extended to shorter sprints. In the ... Continue Reading →

Everyone loves an underdog story, especially when it involves poor schmucks who can thumb their nose while also making money off of Wall Street bigwigs. That is exactly the storyline ... Continue Reading →

This is a project for which many people have been waiting many years. In the hands of lesser talent, the film would have collapsed under its own weight, much like a black hole. Trying ... Continue Reading →

Whenever you get the directors name not only above, but as part of the title, you know that his agent has convinced the money people that it is worth investing in the brand. Here, Guy ... Continue Reading →

When Rocky improbably burst from the screen in 1976 to critical and popular acclaim, it became inevitable that the storyline would be expanded, twisted and tortured over ensuing sequels ... Continue Reading →

The Brits have delivered several wonderful series which come to a reasonably satisfying conclusion, and then emerge thereafter with a feature length film. I’m thinking about “Downton ... Continue Reading →