December 2012 Movie Guide

DECEMBER 7, 2012 PLAYING FOR KEEPS Starring: Gerard Butler, Uma Thurman, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid Why You Should See It: Still trying to figure that out. Why You Should Avoid It: Because Gerard Butler is content to collect checks off his one shining moment in time (300) and because it’s near impossible to think of the last movie Jessica Biel was in that exceeded expectations. And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Not now. ...

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Ten Movies to Watch for the Holiday Season

Thanksgiving Day typically marks the frenzy that is the Christmas season.  Black Friday sales, eggnog, Christmas Carols, and ugly sweaters absolutely become the norm as the weather turns chilly in most parts of the country.  As a primer to help you get into that Yuletide spirit, I have put together a list of ten movies you should see over the holiday season.  This isn’t about It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story,...

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Review: Celeste & Jesse Forever

Celeste & Jesse Forever looks and smells like a romantic comedy.  From the cast (Rashida Jones as the Rom and Andy Samberg as the Com) to the trailers, which were cut to make you chuckle and tilt your head and say “awwwww” at the same time, this movie screams When Harry Met Sally and Serendipity.  However having watched the movie, I can tell you that it is precisely neither.  Sure, there’s a dash of romance...

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Review: The Watch

During its domestic theatrical run, The Watch starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill amassed just a hair over $35M in ticket sales.  When pieces of blame pie were being handed out for the film’s poor performance, much was attributed to the issues that arose due to the Trayvon Martin shooting.  To avoid any backlash, Fox scrapped the film’s original title – Neighborhood Watch – and focused its marketing towards...

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Review: Skyfall

It seemed for a while that the only thing that could stop James Bond was bankruptcy but after four years of financial turmoil and one well publicized deal between MGM and Heineken, Bond has made his way back to the big screen to once again remind one and all that Daniel Craig is indeed the best version of the iconic super spy.  As for those suggestions emanating from across the pond that Skyfall is the best installment of the series...

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Review: Take This Waltz

Does realism make for a great movie?  That’s a question put to the test in Take This Waltz.  On some level you watch a movie for the escapism, for the sensationalism, for the unnatural acts that you are sure to never see while walking the lines of social norms.  We watch movies to see Emma Watson and Dan Radcliffe wield magic wands, to see businessman Richard Gere woo prostitute Julia Roberts, and...

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Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

There are two things one can surmise from watching the career of Steve Carell.  The first is that the Hollywood believes he has two gears as an actor– either the not-so-bright, overly nonsensical funny man or the disenchanted, disengaged sad sack loner.  The second things you can surmise is that Carell agrees with this assessment.  Now it’s a bit of the chicken-or-the-egg conundrum in regards to how you weigh these two statements,...

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