Movie Review: ‘Angels & Demons’, San Francisco preview with Quintessa wines

Angels & Demons opens on Friday, May 15, but for a few lucky people around the US a special preview screening was held tonight, May 14 to accompany the release of Quintessa's 2008 Illumination and 2006 Faust. The preview screening of Angels & Demons in San Francisco was held at...

Cinequest Film Festival: ‘The Least Among You’ screening and maverick spirit award for Louis Gossett Jr.

The Cinequest Film Festival, now in its 19th year, is in full swing, and last night Loni and I had the pleasure to attend a special screening of Louis Gossett Jr's latest film.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ review: Clever and energetic with Bollywood dancing included

I thought for a moment it could not be true: a Bollywood movie with no musical dancing number? Say it ain't so. But then again, this was an edgier style of Indian movie, not just a feel good dance fest, so maybe it did suit the occasion to not...

‘The Dark Knight’ combines epic storytelling, visceral action and Joker redux

Almost 20 years ago, Jack Nicholson, dressed in outlandish purples, greens with an electronic Prince soundtrack thumping in the background bellowed "Wait'll they get a load of ME!" It was one of several memorable quotes from Tim Burton's successful vision of Batman that re-ignited the series as serious blockbuster...

In Review: ‘Groundhog Day’ reveals the meaning of life in a single day

'Groundhog Day' is like a simple magic trick with three parts that will leave you titillated. The pledge (where the magician shows you something ordinary) A simple set of characters, a disgruntled weather man (Phil Connors), a pretty news producer (Rita), and a socially-challenged camera man (Larry). A simple premise that...

In Review: ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ provides some unforgettable laughs

This past Friday was movie night again. It was a toss up between 'The Dark Knight' (the latest in the Batman movie series) or 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'. In the end, humor won out and we chose the latter, a comedy. Initially, Clint described this movie as a chick flick. However...

Joan Crawford’s All Dressed Up with Ax, Wig and Mascara and People to See in 1964’s ‘Straight-Jacket’

Peak camp achievement unlocked thanks to some wildly over-the-top performances.
Quantum of Solace (2008) - Film Review

‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008) Review: James Bond’s Return to Form Short-Lived

Don't be surprised if you have an urge to buy a Sony or Ford product after exiting the theater.
Bluray Review: A Clockwork Orange

‘A Clockwork Orange’ (Blu-Ray) Review – A Simple Story Told in Outlandish Kubrick Style

A Clockwork Orange (1971) Blu-Ray / 136 min. Stark Insider Rating: 8.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 8.5 A Clockwork Orange is a challenging movie and not for the squeamish. Not that there is anything particularly graphic or profane by today's standards. But the sometimes casual manner in which violence is portrayed against...

‘Cloverfield’ (Blu-Ray) Review – Blair Witch Meets War Of the Worlds in Successful MTV-Style Thrill Ride

Cloverfield (Blu-Ray) (2008) "Some Thing Has Found Us" 85 min. Stark Insider Rating: 7.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 7.6 I finally received Cloverfield on Blu-Ray from Netflix after a bit of delay. It was a surprise theatrical hit and now also seems to be doing well on DVD and rental. Based on the...