In 2011, Jason Segel, James Bobin, Nicholas Stoller, and Bret McKenzie teamed up as writer/star, director, writer, and songwriter to revitalize a beloved, but practically deceased franchise: The Muppets. Their film, creatively titled The Muppets, was a poignant and heartfelt comeback story, reuniting characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear, who…
As my twelve dedicated readers (hi, Mom!) will remember, this movie was one of my “Faves of 2013.” Like The Spectacular Now, which Alex reviewed yesterday, it rises above the conventions of its genre to deliver an emotionally honest, character-driven story. Having re-watched it just now, I’m glad that I put it on the list.…
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 You know what yesterday was? The Ides of March! So, let’s all just pretend that I’m being super timely and relevant, instead of just a little obscure with an obvious filler article. For those of you who don’t know, the Ides of March mark the day when…
Rooster Illusion is a speeding bullet. Where’s it going? Who’s taking the hit? The future, that’s who. Today brings us one step closer to making grisly contact with tomorrow’s smug face. “What’s so special about today?” you ask your cat. “Why the gun metaphor? That seems…weird.” Your cat has no answers, but Rooster Illusion does.…
The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, Dallas Buyers Club, Saving Mr. Banks, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Anchorman 2, American Hustle, The Desolation of Smaug, Frozen, Captain Phillips, Thor: The Dark World; these are the new releases I have reviewed since November. They all have one thing in common: I didn’t hate any of…
I can’t remember the first time that I encountered Zorro. Recalling my childhood, I get flashes of Guy Williams and Duncan Regehr. I know I wore the mask and cape for Halloween at least three times. Raised on Errol Flynn’s Robin Hood, the swashbuckling was, of course, very appealing to me. And the fact that…
Blue is the Warmest Color (2013): The Plot: Seventeen-year-old Adèle (Adèle Exarchopolous), exploring her sexuality for the first time, becomes infatuated with the blue-haired college student artist Emma (Léa Seydoux). The two fall in love and begin dating. Over the years, the relationship shapes Adèle, helping her find confidence to pursue her professional goals, even…
