The Day the Earth Stood Still: 2-Disc Special Edition
April 13, 2009
With the world mired in the current economic downturn, everyone is forced to tighten their purse strings, even Hollywood studios. Already notorious for playing it safe, they are taking even less chances and green-lighting projects that they feel are sure...
The Lake House
November 2, 2006
In an interesting bit of counter-programming and offering some relief from the glut of big, dumb summer action movies, The Lake House (2006) is a romantic movie for adults and is a reunion for Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock who, ironically, starred in...
Point Break: Pure Adrenaline Edition
October 17, 2006
Generally panned by critics upon its release, Point Break (1991) has gone on to enjoy something of a minor cult following among action film fans who enjoy its breathlessly choreographed action sequences involving daring bank heists, car chases, skydiving...
Constantine: Deluxe Edition
December 3, 2005
Constantine (2005) marks the feature film debut of music video director Francis Lawrence who, judging by the look of this movie, would like to follow in the footsteps of David Fincher. For his first time out, Lawrence takes on the daunting task of adapting...
Bill & Ted’s Most Excellent Collection
December 2, 2005
Before The Matrix movies transformed Keanu Reeves into an international movie star, his biggest contribution to the popular culture zeitgeist was Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989). It is a charming little movie about two surfer dudes who travel...
My Own Private Idaho
August 25, 2005
Van Sant skillfully legitimized everyday existence with Mala Noche (1986) and Drugstore Cowboy (1989) by presenting fascinating explorations into street life. These films never exploited or romanticized their rather seedy subject matter, but viewed the...
The Ultimate Matrix Collection
June 26, 2005
It’s safe to say that The Matrix trilogy has become firmly entrenched in our pop culture zeitgeist. It is a classic example of being in the right place at the right time with just the right blend of genres: moody film noir, Cyberpunk science fiction...
The Matrix Revisited
December 23, 2003
In an attempt to satiate fans of The Matrix until the sequels arrive in theatres, the powers that be assembled a two-hour documentary and released it on DVD. The Matrix Revisited is much more than one long commercial for The Matrix movies. It is a fascinating,...
The Matrix
December 5, 2003
“George (Lucas) never saw this (phantom) menace coming” was the quote used in one publication to herald the theatrical release of the Wachowski Brothers’ The Matrix. A film that redefines the action genre and brings science fiction to the mass market....
Something’s Gotta Give
April 12, 2002
Something’s Gotta Give is what I call a proper romantic comedy. It’s unabashedly romantic without feeling the urge to descend into mawkish sentimentality. It’s also very funny but cleverly written so not just reliant on comic set pieces....
