Frankenweenie
January 7, 2013
Since the 2000s, Tim Burton has played it relatively safe, often falling back on his name as a familiar (and marketable) brand that mainstream audiences know and recognize. With the horrible misfire that was the Planet of the Apes (2001) remake, he directed...
Away We Go
October 5, 2009
After the intense drama of Revolutionary Road (2008), one could hardly blame director Sam Mendes for opting to switch gears for decidedly lighter fare with his next film Away We Go (2009). After the soul-crushing dysfunction and overwhelming feeling of...
The Nightmare Before Christmas: 2-Disc Collector’s Edition
August 26, 2008
When The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) debuted in theatres, it was a modest commercial success but hardly the massive hit Disney had hoped for, especially with the pedigree of Tim Burton’s name above the title. It was well-received by critics who...
SCTV: Volume 4
February 2, 2006
Canada has always been a source of comedic talent. Such notable stars include Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Dan Aykroyd and the Kids in the Hall. In the ‘70s and early ‘80s, a comedic group called Second City out of Chicago proved to be so popular and successful...
