Kill the big purple one...

Death to Smoochy – Unexpectedly rollicking romp. A very very well handled dark comedy. The colors that were used - just pop out perfectly. I loved Edward Norton’s performance all around, despite the giant purple dinosaur suit. Robin Williams was so brilliantly twisted, so diabolical, I just wanted to take him home and tie him up somewhere to entertain my niece. Ok, me too, maybe just both of us. Read more!

Oh how I hate this movie

Ripley's Game – Sucked like the giant Succubus Queen of all Suckland. And all of her merry suckers. I hated this movie. I wanted it to be at least vaguely interesting, and was utterly disappointed. At every turn, had I paid money for it I would have demanded it all back, as it was, I did not. 1 note of redemption: Ray Winstone was perfect - in a very imperfect role. Read more!

Oh Mommers...

Gothika – OK, this was fairly predictable. It featured some decent acting. And an enjoyable trip down crazy lane. I loved Halle Berry’s portrayal towards the beginning because her professionalism reminded me of my mother. Seriously, the entire portion of the movie before she goes nuts is so much like my mother’s everyday interactions, I could close my eyes and it even sounded like her. Just close your eyes and imagine the character had a daughter and that daughter is me… You’ve just got to see it to believe it. Read more!

Save me Mr Zabladowski!!!

Dr. Seuss's The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T – I remember watching this movie when I was a child and as an adult it still leaves an impression, but the most important influence on he had to be the phone call from Dr T to his “physics” dept to discuss having the plumber disintegrated. I loved that. And so much more accurate than to talk to his “magicks dept” or something hokey like that. Read more!

My favorite terrorist

V for Vendetta – Remember, remember the 5th of November… And I do. I truly enjoyed the graphic novel, and the movie did not leave me wanting. It brought me joy. I was even pleased w/ the casting choices for a change. I was expecting to hate Natalie Portman (I am decidedly not a fan). Hugo Weaving was BRILLIANT – as always. Hard to imagine I first noticed him in The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, in a frock. It was the perfect blend of political commentary, and explosions; violence and symphony. I now own a copy. Read more!