Sugar
Fictional biography of a Dominican baseball player who is invited to try out in U.S. minor leagues, with the ultimate dream to play in the majors. Engrossing journey of our hero, Miguel ‘Sugar’ Santos takes us to places we do not expect to go in a typical sports drama. The events may not always be […]
The Invention of Lying
Contemptible critique presents an alternate world in which people unerringly tell the truth, save for one writer who learns to lie for his own personal gain. Schizophrenic movie starts out as nasty insult comedy, develops into an atheistic screed, and then lapses into a bland rom-com by the film’s end. According to the script, apparently […]
Paranormal Activity
Chilling supernatural thriller about a couple experiencing strange disturbances at their home in the middle of the night. From that simple premise, director Oren Peli fashions a frightening ultra-low-budget tale of dread that finds terror in the everyday: what happens around us as we lay asleep. By exploiting this vulnerability and the fear of the […]
Zombieland
Amusing zombie comedy about a mistrusting group that joins forces against the undead in their quest to survive after the apocalypse. The humor is of the pop culture variety, and it treads much of the same territory as Shaun of the Dead, with the same self-aware modern horror film mentality. Although not as inspired as that […]
Duplicity
Convoluted spy thriller about two operatives in a clandestine love affair working for a CEO trying to outdo his rival. Are they lying to each other? Are they telling the truth? The art of the con can be a dizzying delight. Unfortunately the labyrinthine layers of deception presented here become a rather headache inducing bore. […]