Nov 15, 2025

Novocaine (2001)

 

A dark dark black comedy thriller where Steve Martin seemingly resumes his role as the dentist from Little Shop of Horrors. 

Rating: C+


City By The Sea (2002)

 

A cop drama with a lot of character development. Quality acting and a good story. 

Rating: C+


Max Keeble’s Big Move (2001)

 

Watched this on a blind date on an outdoor screen in a park. The humor is geared toward tweens. No action on or off the screen.

Rating: D+


Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

 

Spoofy mutated spiders on the loose. 

Rating: C


Frailty (2001)

 

I had to clutch my pillow for dear life during parts of this thriller. Downright disturbing. Great performances all around. 

Rating: C+


Blade II (2002)

 

The first one was ok, but I can't think of a good reason why I had to see the second one. Some good fighting scenes, but not much else. 

Rating: D-


Shooting Fish (1997)

 

Cute British con-artist movie with likeable characters. 

Rating: C+


The Machine Girl (Kataude Mashin Gâru) (2008)

 

Over-the-top revenge flick from Japan with enough aortal spray to satisfy the most bloodthirsty viewer. The acting was actually much better than I expected. Don't watch with the kids. 

Rating: C+


Corky Romano (2001)

 

This was really dumb. I'm a sucker for SNL movies. There were a few funny parts, but most of the time I was hiding my head in shame at how idiotic it was. 

Rating: F+


The Time Machine (2002)

 

I wish I could travel back in time and change the ending. I liked the story, special effects, and even the futuristic creatures. Very weak third act. 

Rating: C


Nov 10, 2025

Gomorrah (Gomorra) (2008)

 

A very disjointed Italian film that will leave you trying to piece together a plot for half the movie. 

Rating: D


How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

 

I prefer Simon Pegg when he's starring in his own silly movies, like Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. This was very predictable, cliché, and not very funny. 

Rating: D+


Mindhunters (2004)

 

A serial killer thriller with a decent cast. 

Rating: C


Tyson (2008)

 

I was curious how James Tobak would handle a Mike Tyson biopic. The historical footage combined with candid interviews of Tyson were interesting, but the direction was bland.

Rating: C


Frozen River (2008)

 

Unlikable characters in a depressing story. Grating. 

Rating: D


The Bodyguard 2 (2007)

 

The silliness is out of control in this sequel (prequel?) to the Thai film The Bodyguard. Whereas the first movie had a somewhat coherent storyline to hold it together, 2 is a mishmash of action, violence, and bizarre jokes. Check out the first, skip the second. 

Rating: D-


X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

 

The Origins part of this origin story was too thin. Popcorn fare that lacked flavor.

Rating: D+


The Nest (Nid de Guepes) (2002)

 

This French flick starts out slow and confusing, but slowly comes together until the action reaches "Assault on Precinct 13" proportions. The acting is pedestrian, but the shootouts make up for it. Lots of heavy weaponry and bullets flying. 

Rating: C+


The Promotion (2008)

 

I laughed hard and often. The two banjo playing, gay neighbors are a hoot. Loved the customer comment cards. 

Rating: C+


Monsters Vs. Aliens (2009)

 

Not entertaining for kids or adults. Jokes aren't funny, the story is lame, and characters are boring. The one exception is Seth Rogan as The Blob. He's hilarious as usual. Waste of A-List actor voices. 

Rating: F+