Archive for July, 2008
Exploring Guillermo Del Toro’s Labyrinth
July 25th, 2008
Pan’s Labyrinth Audio Review by James Harleman (contains spoilers) “Is there real immortality and real magic? I believe there is… I believe they are a spiritual reality that is as tangible and as real as the material world… Only those that KNOW where to look – only those that have the right GAZE – can [...]
Read More...The Dude Abides: Cult Classic for Our Times
July 22nd, 2008
A review of THE BIG LEBOWSKI by Elliot Strong starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman directed by Joel Coen Rated R His words are quoted, books have been written about him, gatherings are arranged in his honor, and the image of his long hair and flowing robes are legendary. Welcome to the modern cult of [...]
Read More...The Knight is Darker, but Viewer will Endure
July 19th, 2008
If anyone still thought you could still say “comic book movie” and that the phrase implied a certain sensibility, style, or genre, The Dark Knight has driven the final nail into that cliche-coffin.
Read More...Caspian 2: Lewis Boogaloo
July 16th, 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian review by Caitlyn Stark Rated PG How many times have we not been able to wait on the perfect timing of the One who loves us? Cinemagogue reviewer Aaron Webb had another perspective on Prince Caspian, but family film reviewer Caitlyn Stark provides her own thoughts: Prince Caspian is [...]
Read More...Juno What You Want to Hear…
July 11th, 2008
Audio Review of JUNO by Pastor James Harleman “I need to know that it’s possible that two people can stay happy together forever…” Jason Reitman, the brilliant Director that gave us Thank You for Smoking, shot Juno in just 31 days. It was the highest-grossing film of all five Best Picture Oscar nominees (2008). Writer [...]
Read More...Are you Lonely Tonight, Mister?
July 6th, 2008
MISTER LONELY review by Zach Malm Starring Diego Luna, Samantha Morton, Denis Lavant and Werner Herzog Directed by Harmony Korine It’s been at least a month since I saw Harmony Korine’s latest film, Mister Lonely, and I can’t get it out of my head. It’s an odd, poetic, surprising work, and yet it still manages [...]
Read More...WANTED parties like it’s 1999… again.
July 3rd, 2008
WANTED review by James Harleman starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Rated R It’s been the eternal question on no one’s lips: what would happen if The Matrix and Fight Club had a baby? At least now, we know it would be Wanted… a high octane, man-up, power to [...]
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