“House of D”

“House of D” is a dreary coming-of-age story told in a long flashback. Director (first time) – writer – actor David Duchovny attempts to make his wife Tea Leoni into a serious actress. (They do not ever appear together because she plays his mother in the flashback.) The title refers to the Women’s House of […]

“The Interpreter”

“The Interpreter” is a long, complicated suspense thriller with good performances, photography, and sound. Story deals with a plot concerning a planned assassination at a United Nations assembly. Once again, it’s the case of – if you can avoid the trailers, you will enjoy the movie much more. GRADE = “B-”

“Warm Springs”

“Warm Springs” is a made-for-cable movie about FDR – his adjustments to polio and ends four years before his election as president. The film opens in Florida after the polio with a series of flashbacks including his affair with his wife’s secretary. The majority of the story concerns his discovery and development of Warm Springs, […]

“House of Wax”

“House of Wax” is unlike the two previous (and similar) versions. The novelty is that the house of wax is actually a house of wax. Six ‘youngsters’ get lost and end up at the wax house. A variety of chills and mayhem. Horror fans — you will not be disappointed. GRADE = “B-” Thanks, Michelle, […]

Super Duds

Had to weigh in on the latest EM newsletter. Yup, seen the new Superman suit. Looks super lame. The belt looks retarded. The boots make him look like he should be squaring off against Doink the Clown. And to be honest, the colors(in the promo shot I saw) make the suit look like its been […]