Amarcord (review)
So far, in my 12-plus years as a film critic, Federico Fellini is the only filmmaker who makes me throw up my hands and complain that I just don’t understand, um, all those egghead film critics.
Year: 2009
retro trailer: ‘A Christmas Story’
Take a look back at an old trailer… I can’t remember ever wanting anything for Christmas as a kid anything as much as Ralphie wants that Red Rider BB gun. But I love seeing him get it, year after year. Looks like TBS will be engaging in its new annual tradition of running the film … more…
everyone knows women directors are disasters at the box office…
…skewering the dumb-blond stereotype; is it too soon to celebrate Sandra Bullock?; and more. Yup, it’s The Week in Women, my regular weekly column over at the Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Read it and weep.
DVDs to give: ‘The New York Yankees 2009 World Series Collector’s Edition’
FOR THE SPORTS FAN/releasing 12.15 There are always way too many DVDs coming in than I possibly ever review, but since ’tis the season to be giving, I thought it was worth pointing out some of them to you, in case you’re stuck for gift ideas for the people on your list. (Or even to … more…
watch it: the 12/12/09 weekly address from President Barack Obama
Obama’s got nerve telling us that “common sense doesn’t always prevail in Washington.” He’s the one who has loaded up his advisory teams and key positions with people from Wall Street, who have continued the business-as-usual crap that got us into this mess in the first place. He’s the one who refused to push for … more…
question of the weekend: What fake food scares you the most?
A story on AlterNet this week ran down “The 6 Weirdest, Scariest Processed Foods,” and it is indeed a litany of horrors. It begins: Once upon a time, some brave scientists had a noble dream of ridding our food of the plague of nutrients. Today, at the start of the 21st century, the miracle of … more…
Avatar movie review: biological diplomacy
The closest I will ever come to visiting another planet, and what an exhilarating trip.
watch it: MacGyver cat
Best. Cat video. Ever. Even better: the cat’s name is Steve McQueen. (via Jezebel)
‘Avatar’ review embargo? eh, not so much
UPDATE: 3:40PM: I’ve gotten confirmation from my Fox rep that the embargo has indeed been lifted. I’m writing my review now and will post asap… I was told, concerning Avatar: “Please hold reviews until opening day, December 18th.” I realize that’s a bit vague, but I generally take that to mean that I cannot post … more…
December 11: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings
We know how it is: You’d like to go to the movies this weekend, but you’ve been turned into a frog and know you won’t be able to see over the seat in front of you, not even with a kiddie booster seat. But you can have a multiplex-like experience at home with a collection … more…
