50/50 (2011)
50/50 (2011) – This is one of the best movies I’ve seen all year. You know that old cliché of “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry?” Well this movie actually probably can make you do both. Somewhat loosely based on the experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser 50/50 is the story of Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a young writer … Continue reading
Up in the Air (2009)
Up in the Air (2009) — Like many Americans I lost my job last year. So did my dad. So did everyone I worked with, as a matter of fact. So the downsizing prick that is the protagonist of this film should be subject to my immediate revulsion. Yet as he did for a fast-talking … Continue reading
New Moon (2009)
New Moon (2009) — Short review: SUCKED. Long review: SUCKED REALLY HARD. 0 stars. Perhaps elaboration is called for… It’s my mom’s birthday [or rather was four and a half hours ago] and so my dad and I said we’d do whatever she wanted to do. Being a good son as I am I went … Continue reading
Persistence of Vision 