“Zathura”

“Zathura” is an entertaining adventure/fantasy about two young brothers who find and play a mechanical 2-player outer space game called ‘Zathura’. Somehow the game makes things happen. A far-fetched, destructive, and at time frightening film – not for children who are easily upset or frightened. The special effects group has a field day! GRADE = […]

“Chicken Little”

“Chicken Little” is an 83 minute animated feature with a musical/sci-fi take on the story of Chicken Little. The primary problems are that it tries too hard and that it wants to be too many things. There are some scenes that could frighten small children when characters are vaporized or pursued by the alien invaders […]

“The Dying Gaul”

“The Dying Gaul” is the movie adaptation of the play by the author. The story, set in lalaland, deals with an unusual triangle where everyone gets hurt. With the exception of the unnecessary “pornoesque” scenes, the actors deliver good performances. The ‘foreground’ music is irritating but the photography is excellent. GRADE = “B-“

“The Squid and the Whale”

“The Squid and the Whale” is (probably a fairly accurate) autobiographical movie about the breakup of a family by the older of the two sons. The pain and sorrow of the four members are presented with no winners. Be prepared for a variety of foul language and sexual activity. Good, low-key performances. The title refers […]