Category: cinema reviews
A review of “Final Destination 3” One of the first images that greets us in James Wong and Glen Morgan’s third “Final” (?) installment is a merry-go-round. a three-fold metaphor for the franchise, the plot,…
When a cure for the mutant gene is announced by a corporation working with the government, the militant Magneto rallies his mutant brotherhood for a decisive strike against Homo sapiens humanity. Charles Xavier and his…
Serenity is the amazing conclusion to Joss Whedon’s cult classic (and short-lived) television series Firefly. Set in the year 2517, the story follows the adventures of the renegade crew of a “Firefly-class” spaceship as they struggle with both…
The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s, has important narrative themes that I was asked to speak on at…
A review of “Constantine” by James Harleman Starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeaouf, Djimon Hounsou Directed by Francis Lawrence Rated R Ah, Hollywood. While Hollywood often pillages books, television and comic books for film…
After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord’s lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark…
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST directed by Mel Gibson Evocative. There has already been so much said regarding the production of Mel Gibson’s film, the subsequent controversy it has evoked, and the cross-denominational support it…
A review of “The Exorcist” by James Harleman Director – William Friedkin Writer – William Peter Blatty Ellen Burstyn – Chris MacNeil Max von Sydow – Father Merrin Jason Miller – Father Damien Karras Linda…
Nothing on film scares me quite like Zombies. Frankenstein, Dracula, werewolves and even stories about demons rarely tickle the hair on the back of my neck like those depicting the walking dead. My most chilling…
“M. Night Shyamalan’s SIGNS” Starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Cherry Jones, Rory Culkin, and Abigail Breslin Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Running Time: 107 minutes Released August 2, 2002 Rated PG-13 A crop circle appears…
A review of “INSOMNIA” by James Harleman – Starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams – Directed by Christopher Nolan – 1 hour 58 minutes, rated R The previews make it appear fairly simple; Al Pacino plays…
A review of “Hannibal” review by James Harleman Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins Clarice Starling Julianne Moore Mason Verger Gary Oldman Paul Krendler Ray Liotta Giancarlo Giannini Rinaldo Pazzi Directed by Ridley Scott Based on the…