It’s no secret that Hollywood has a fascination with drugs. No – not those kind of drugs – that’s too easy, I’m thinking more along the lines of the pharmaceutical kind. But for every action there is a reaction and as Steven Soderbergh has proven recently, sometimes the side effects can be just as memorable…
Man vs. Nature: When Animals Attack
When it comes to dominating life on our planet, man seems to have it all: the ability to think and reason, self-awareness and, of course, a nifty little featured called “opposable thumbs”. Yet for all our advantage, it seems that, entertainment wise, we’re always being pitted against so-called lesser life forms. From top action movies…
Nine Lives Aren’t Enough for These Guys
I realize that movies are often about escape – not all of them but a good many of them are living vicariously through heroes – no matter if it’s a pre-teen wizard or a battle-scarred veteran of war. I also realize this means that more often than not, movies take certain liberties with the truth….
The Most Furious Fisticuffs on Film
When it comes to all-out knockdown, beat-’em-up fights, I say, the bloodier the better. When I watch an intense fight, I want to feel every blow like I’m there. When you wince with every blow, you know they’re doing it right. Plus, you get all the excitement with no risk of massive trauma or death!…
Film’s Truly Dynamic Duos
A lot of times your favorite heroes are loners: John McClain, The Man with No Name, James Bond, Jason Bourne – and I’m sure you can think of many, many more. However, sometimes you just can’t go it alone. Sometimes you need a #2 – a Hardy to your Laurel, if you will. But like…
See You in the Big House
They say prison changes a man… at least if I’m to believe Hollywood. I’ve never done anything bad enough to land me in the pokey, and it’s not on my bucket list to give jail a shot. I don’t need to be scared straight because I can live vicariously through a myriad of prison films…