Movie Review – Despicable Me
Paul Preston reviews “Despicable Me” for TheMovieGuys.net and rants about the state of movie animation along the way.
RANTING ON A CLASSIC: CADDYSHACK
“Caddyshack”‘s stature has grown to the point where it now stands alone as the undisputed master of the raunch-comedy – the standard bearer by which all others are judged.
Movie Review – Animal Kingdom
There is a very creepy, insidious tone that snakes itself around the audience for two hours.
Stephen Rannazzisi – The TMG Interview
Joel Frost talks to Stephen Rannazzisi about his upcoming series THE LEAGUE and his film roles in FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, PAUL BLART and more.
Movie Review – The Expendables
SO much machismo is being blustered around the screen in “The Expendables”, the real expendable here is the audience.
INDIE REPORT – THE VIDEO GUYS
An indie that reminds us of why we love indies
Movie Review – Eat Pray Love
Let’s just call it “EAT PRAY LIKE”.
Movie Review – Middle Men
“Middle Men” has a laundry list of moments that seem eager to earnestly evoke some of the techniques and devices that certain other directors have used with much success.
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2010
Both nerd central and ground zero for the coolest stuff pop culture churns out every year.
THE MOVIE GUYS REWRITE: VERTIGO
There is such a thing as going too far afield in your plot construction.
Movie Review – Inception
“Inception” calls into question the very physics that we take for granted
RANTING ON A CLASSIC: ONE FROM THE HEART
Or, “Ranting On A (Not Quite) Classic” or “Re-examining a Failure”. You choose.
Movie Review – Knight and Day
When I look at who’s next to replace Cruise and Gibson, I’m reminded that I don’t want to do that yet.
Movie Review – Straight Time
Hoffman holds it all together – possibly his best performance ever.
Movie Review – The A-Team
There’s a common, poorly-conceived opinion that adapting a TV show is a lowbrow indication that Hollywood has run out of ideas.
Movie Review – Cyrus
Cyrus is a film that doesn’t seem to know quite what it wants to be.
OVERLOOKED GEMS, PART 3: BAD MOVIE NIGHT
Classics? Perhaps not. But considerably better than their rep, and worth at least a look-see by the discriminating cinephile.
Movie Review – Jonah Hex
If you see “Jonah Hex”, I dare you to remember it.
Movie Review – The Last Airbender
Wow, M. Night Shyamalan just sucks.
Movie Review – Hot Tub Time Machine
Anyone walking in to a theater with “Hot Tub Time Machine” on the marquee should understand that this is going to be a pretty ridiculous film.
The A-Team – Audio Review by Adam Witt
A review of The A-Team, recorded right after the screening, from Movie Guy Adam Witt.
Movie Review – Get Him to the Greek
While certainly not as nuanced a depiction as some rock movies (“Almost Famous”, “Walk The Line”), “Get Him To The Greek” manages a certain amount of depth without compromising the laughs.
Movie Review – MacGruber
“MacGruber”, the film, is so bad that it defies analysis.
The Road – Audio Review by Joel Frost
A review of The Road, a grim thriller adapted from Cormac McCarthy’s novel, from Movie Guy Joel Frost.
Movie Review – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
I go back and forth in my mind whether this or RAIDERS is the best of the series.
Movie Review – Being John Malkovich
Don’t expect any comic masterpiece.
Movie Review – Green Zone
No surprise, Damon’s very good in this part.
Movie Review – Iron Man 2
“Iron Man 2” is great entertainment, and a fitting continuation of the characters’ journey.
Movie Review – Clash of the Titans
“Well, it was fun. You know, you turn your brain off and it’s a good popcorn movie.” Since when is THAT enough?
Movie Review – Edge of Darkness
Is it wicked cathartic to watch Boston’s Finest Thomas Craven settle the score? HELL YES!
Movie Review – Alice in Wonderland
Do you KNOW what kind of films Tim Burton makes? Do you know what kind of a work “Alice in Wonderland” is? If so, you already know whether you want to see this movie or not.
Movie Review – Oscar-Nominated Animated and Live-Action Shorts
Justin Bowler reviews this year’s Oscar-Nominated Animated and Live-Action Shorts
AWARDS WATCH 2009
Click on the link above to keep track of the movie awards season 2009/2010!
A Serious Man – Audio Review by Joel Frost
A review of the Oscar-nominated A Serious Man from The Coen Brothers, from Movie Guy Joel Frost.
Movie Reviews – The Crazies & Shutter Island
Joel Frost reviews “The Crazies” and “Shutter Island” for TheMovieGuys.net
Movie Review – The Shining
Contrary to popular belief Jack Torrance is not the antagonist in the film.
Steve Lemme – The TMG Interview
Joel Frost catches up with Steve Lemme to talk about his comedy tour, The Slammin’ Salmon, and his humble beginnings. Oh yes, there was table waiting…
ARCHIVES 2009
Reviews and articles from The Movie Guys by Paul Preston, Mark Tucci, Kathy Bugajsky, Justin Bowler, Mary Gent, Joel Frost, Karen Volpe, Matt Todd, Joan Afton, Adam Witt, The Lazy Film Critic and Lewis Patrick
BLU-RAY & DVD REVIEW ARCHIVES – 2009
Quick plot, quick opinion and we’re out.