The New York Times reported on February 1 that the film "Memoirs of a Geisha" will be officially banned in China. The film sparked controversy and outrage when Chinese actresses Ziyi Zhang, Gong Li and...
In the month of December, when kids are off from school and parents take off from work, one of the things to do during the holidays is go see a mope, or maybe two. In the same month, the year's best family...
The best thing to admire in a buddy cop action comedy is chemistry between the two leading roles. If the plot, performances, directing, etc is up to par, it obviously only helps the film. Knowing ahead...
While being a Jarhead is the basic premise and plot for the film "Jarhead" that takes place during the first Gulf War. Jarhead is a slang term for a U.S. Marine. Young, ambitious and proud men and women...
Generally, the rule is: the sequel is not as good as the original. This holds true in "The Legend of Zorro." You will remember in the original, "The Mask of Zorro", we were embraced with romance, revenge...
"Good Night, and Good Luck" has every quality a film should have that would make you remember and applaud it. It chronicles the initial steps of Senator Joseph McCarthy's downfall, beginning with numerous...
Walter Abrams (A1 Pacino), owner of a gambling advising company said, "Sports betting is a $200 billion industry a year, yet it is illegal in 49 states." This is one of his lines while pitching Brandon...
As a word of mouth through friends and coworkers, I walked into the theater aware that many people didn't like A History of Violence," despite the positive reviews. They couldn't be more wrong.
Given...
Jodie Foster, the queen of thrillers does it once again in "Flightplan." Here she plays Kyle, a jet propulsion engineer who has recently been widowed and is traveling with Julia, her 6-year-old daughter...
"Lord of War" chronicles the life of Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage), a cocky international arms dealer with charm similar to Frank Sinatra.
The movie begins when Orlov sold his first Uzi. His notorious reputation...
What happened this summer? It's the question distributors, producers and movie studio executives are asking themselves and each other. Compared to last summer, the box office has seen a decrease in domestic...
And so it begins...the summer blockbuster movies. With a bigger audience in the summer come bigger movies. In an effort to promote one of those movies, Tom Cruise granted a conference call interview with...
In film, everybody hates the villain or the "bad guy." But in essence, the villain has always been more intriguing and complex than any other character, especially the hero. We wonder why he does this,...
"American Idol" embraces the American Dream: being rich, famous and living the good life. It may be arrogant thinking because everyone in the world longs for that ideal. But where's the reality behind...
Sequels are usually not as good as the original. This isn't engraved in stone but just a guideline. Don't expect too much is basically it. "Be Cool" is the sequel to 1995's "Get Shorty," where Chili Palmer...
Romantic comedies just don't do it for me. Why? Well, what's the typical romantic comedy plot? Boy meets girl, they fall in love and live happily ever after. But what drove me to see "Hitch" was its basic...
Ed McMahon’s "Her-e e e e 's Johnny!" is a signature phrase for none other than the undisputed King of Late Night talk show, Johnny Carson, who passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2005. He died peacefully...
"Assault on Precinct 13" is a clash between a cop thriller, a morality tale and occasional humor. These genres work well together and the film gives them their moments. But it also employs an old and reusable...
Amid concerns about policing practices on campus two open forums were held by the CSUSM police department where students, faculty, and other members of the community could get information, address issues...
Ray Charles: Born September 23, 1930, died June 10, 2004. "Ray" is a heartfelt musical based on the life of the King of Rhythm and Blues and Jazz music, Ray Charles. The film follows the life of Charles...
Mel Gibson: the man, the artist, the icon. Whatever you want to call him, he has ranked number one on the Forbes annual celebrity power list of 2004. His total earnings are an estimated $210 million, mainly...
With the heightened interest of the scheduled appearance of Michael Moore at the Del Mar fairgrounds, and the upcoming election, a screening of the controversial documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" was presented...
I walked into the theater expecting to see "Ladder 49" as a movie that makes firefighters seem like heroes to the point that Superman couldn't measure up to them even on his best day a firefighter. I got...
Director D.W. Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation" has been resurrected and is now for sale at chain electronic stores. Released in 1915, the silent film accounts the friendship between a northern family,...
