Oldboy (2013)

Oldboy (2013) – I have gone on record many times saying I am not against remakes. I do, like many people, bemoan the sheer quantity of them because Hollywood studios have become so risk-averse that they don’t want to take chances on anything that doesn’t have an established brand or other proven performance record… but … Continue reading

District 9 (2009)

District 9 (2009) — SECOND REVIEW (BLU-RAY, MAY 2010): The first time I saw this film I was blown away by the sheer scope of it.  But it all seemed very relatable on a human level.  What I noticed more this time around, now that I knew what to expect was the brilliant performance of leading … Continue reading