Monthly Archives: July 2013

This news came out of Comic Con, where the idea of pairing up DC’s comic kingpins on the screen in some version of “Batman: Year One” or something of that sort is the cause of many a soiled pair of … Continue reading →

After “The Others” and “Orphanage,” Hollywood all but ceded the genre of credible, chilling ghost stories to Spain. And deservedly so.To cast its spell, a ghostly tale must take its time, build from recognizable reality to some moment when the … Continue reading →

Every few years, the great James Cromwell gets a role reminding us how great he is — “Babe,” “L.A. Confidential,” “The Artist,” choice guest spots on “The West Wing,” “24” and “Six Feet Under.” Now he’s playing a romantic lead … Continue reading →

Those box office prognosticators who read the tracking, and recent trends such as the success of “The Purge” and predicted “The Conjuring” would blow up this weekend were on the money. Hats off to Box Office Mojo, in other words. … Continue reading →

Kristen Wiig has worked steadily since her break-out success in “Bridesmaids”, doing basically what she’s always done — quirky supporting parts in comedies, cameos on TV and as a voice in cartoons, killer walk-ons appearances on awards shows. But that … Continue reading →

I was asked on the radio this AM about the movie that would own the box office this weekend, and my knee-jerk response was that “Turbo,” the new animated film, would ride OK buzz and passable reviews and 3D ticket … Continue reading →

Jeff Bridges collects a big paycheck but burns through a good chunk of his reservoir of Oscar-winning good will with “R.I.P.D.,” the worst comic book adaptation since “Jonah Hex.” I’d say he drags Ryan Reynolds down with him, but Reynolds … Continue reading →