Showtime Never Shines
Robert DeNiro and Eddie Murphy could do this kind of film in their sleep. Whether or not you stay awake is up to you.
Articles by Derek McCaw
Hilarious Anarchy in Ice Age
In the anarchy of Ice Age, we have found computer animation’s Tex Avery. And it’s about time. Chris Wedge makes a powerful feature debut.
The Time Machine
What if a big-budget Hollywood science fiction film dared to be thought-provoking? This take on The Time Machine isn’t the answer.
Queen Of The Damned
Queen of the Damned is a lot like 1984’s Street Fighter: the Movie — and if that draws you in, we cannot help you.
The New Terminator Has Been Cast
The new Terminator has been cast, and we think you’ll agree that mankind is pretty much doomed, even with Arnold Schwarzenegger on our side.
Hart’s War
Despite thrilling explosions delivered in 30-second spots, Hart’s War wants to be more of a think piece, a courtroom drama in a POW camp.
The Mothman Prophecies
A maddeningly vague paranormal incident becomes a slightly less maddeningly vague star vehicle for Richard Gere.
Review: Orange County
For all the partying allegedly done in college, it sure is hard work getting in there. At least it looks that way for Shaun Brumder […]
Top Ten Movies Of 2001
Sure, most other sites have their Top Ten lists for the year up by New Year’s Eve, but not us. It’s not that I’m lazy; […]
Review: Ali
“I am the Greatest.” That’s what Ali used to say, even using it for the title of the first bio-pic made about him, starring him. […]
Review: The Majestic
We all have times in our lives that make us wish things had happened differently. For Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey), that moment comes just as […]
Review: The Fellowship Of The Rings
When you’re lucky, the film adaptation of a beloved book doesn’t suck too much. Occasionally, you might even think that it was pretty good; at […]
Justice League: The Enemy Below Part 2
When we last left our heroes, Lord Orm had taken control of both Atlantis and a nuclear sub. Aquaman had been falsely accused of being […]
Review: Ocean’s Eleven
Even if you don’t drink, you need to read this review with a tumbler of scotch in your hand. Let that ice clink in the […]
Review: Brigham City
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. – Matthew 10:16 […]
An Interview With Jeph Loeb
In the late eighties, a bizarre but intriguing mini-series about a bizarre but intriguing DC team hit the stands. That book, Challengers of the Unknown, […]
Review: The Affair Of The Necklace
From the advertising featuring star Hilary Swank, you might think The Affair of the Necklace will be a romantic drama. But let’s review. Such a […]
Review: Black Knight
“You have to respect his commitment,” the evil King Leo (Kevin Conway) comments about Martin Lawrence’s Jamal Walker in Black Knight, “even after it isn’t […]
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
Daniel Radcliffe. Rupert Grint. Emma Watson. After today, these will be the three most famous children on the face of the Earth. They may be […]
Justice League: Secret Origins
From the moment Cartoon Network announced this series, the fan excitement has been high. Bruce Timm and his staff rocked the San Diego Comic-Con with […]
