Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked)

Has anyone really decided what this film is called yet? It’s on IMDb under The Boat that Rocked, Fandango has it as Pirate Radio, the theatre that I went to see it at displayed a poster with The Boat that Rocked, I’m confused.  And so, must have been director Richard Curtis, since it became apparent during the showing that he didn’t really know what he wanted to say.  The most representative advertising the film did, was to say,... Read More

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Yes. My head is hung in shame. I saw Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.  But in my defense, there were several factors that not only suggested I see it, but pretty much forced me too.  The least of these include headlining actors Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy (and more timidly I’ll admit that I’ve had this weird crush on Rhona Mitra since she played part of that creepy brother/sister serial killer team in Nip/Tuck).  Sheen blew me away... Read More

From the Library: Enduring Love

Occasionally I will be reviewing films from my DVD library. This–is the first. ‘Enduring Love’ is one of those movies that will stay with you long after the credits finish rolling. This is in large part thanks, no doubt, to Ian McEwan, the author of the book from which this film is adapted. Anyone familiar with McEwan’s work recognizes the power of his written word. His book ‘Atonement’ also inspired the 2007 Oscar... Read More