Once (2006)

Once (2006) – Oh, what a thing is hype. There was a time when I worked at the Virgin Megastore in San Francisco. Periodically we would get passes to see movies well in advance of their release. That’s actually how I saw Slumdog Millionaire and Knocked Up. One day I was in the break room … Continue reading

Shallow Grave (1994)

Shallow Grave (1994) – Danny Boyle has made his mark on modern cinema. He’s directed horror (28 Days Later…), science fiction (Sunshine), romantic comedy (A Life Less Ordinary), true-life drama (127 Hours), and a family film (Millions). He’s won the Academy Award for Best Director for the Best Picture-winning Slumdog Millionaire. He’s made an impact … Continue reading

Trainspotting (1996)

Trainspotting (1996) – I don’t know if I’m shocking anyone when I say that I have never tried heroin. I acknowledge that it must feel good if people are willing to destroy their lives to do it, but from everything I’ve ever seen of it it just looks like a hellish nightmare. I don’t know … Continue reading

127 Hours (2010)

127 Hours (2010) — Wow… just wow.  Not only is this the best movie you’ll ever see about a guy stuck in a hole, it’s one of the best movies I’ve seen this year.  As an actor, James Franco has kind of been at both ends of the spectrum.  He’s been great in movies like … Continue reading