Monthly Archives: November 2008
Who watches "Watchmen"? I do!
When it comes to major movie events, I like to play it cool. I stay away from fan sites. I avert my eyes from teasers, television specials and Variety articles. And I avoid spoilers — oh, those dreaded spoilers — at all possible costs. The reason is simple: The higher the hype, the higher the […]
Shakespeare, Mad Max and Mount Everest
This week’s screenings include romance, action and documentaries It’s a busy week for cinephiles here on the Central Coast. We get off to a thoughtful start tonight with “Zeitgeist: Addendum.” Directed by Peter Joseph, the documentary attempts to find the root causes of humanity’s “social corruption” while offering solutions. It’s a sequel to 2007’s “Zeitgeist: […]
At the movies with Michael Crichton
Remembering the man who brought us “Jurassic Park,” “The Andromeda Strain” These days, it’s popular to describe a novel as being “cinematic.” Such books usually boast thrilling action and compelling plots. They contain vivid descriptions, exciting twists and punchy dialog — if not necessarily the most subtle or fleshed-out characters. Michael Crichton’s novels, and his […]
In defense of slow zombies
Simon Pegg to Hollywood: Zombies don’t run! Simon Pegg knows a thing or two about zombies. In “Shaun of the Dead,” Pegg and his best mate (Nick Frost) fought off hordes of hungry undead. In “Hot Fuzz,” the duo took on an entire village of evil English villagers. Pegg has even appeared in two thrillers […]
The Talented Mr. Norton
As “The Incredible Hulk” shows, Edward Norton excels at Jekyll-and-Hyde roles I’ll admit it. When I heard that Edward Norton was starring in “The Incredible Hulk,” I had my doubts. For starters, Norton is a tall, nebbish actor known more for smarts and swagger than kicking butt. He tends to star in anguished dramas and […]
You can vote however you like
A presidential election is a rare treat, an event that — like the summer Olympics — comes once every four years. It’s a time of squabbling and in-fighting, of insults and razor-edged entertainment. Now, with election day just around the corner, it’s time to milk presidential politics for all they’re worth. First, I present the […]
She Likes to Watch 