Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality, nudity, language and drug use.Directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, To Live and Die in LA, The Guardian, ...)Staring Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr.)I rented this for one reason: it was directed by William Friedkin. William knows film.Apparently William has forgotten how to judge a good screenplay.Bug is based off...
Rated PG for thematic elements and mild language.Directed by Menno Meyjes Starring John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Joan Cusack, and Oliver PlattThis is my “sleeper” pick of the year—a great film that slips under the radar because of poor box office response or bad reviews. I’m going against the grain on this one… I loved it.David (John Cusack)...
Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.Directed by Ridley Scott (Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator) Starring Denzel Washington and Russell CroweDenzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Brian Grazer and Ridley Scott, another movie-making dream team, bring to the big screen the true story of 1970s Harlem’s larger than life gangster Frank Lucas and his mirror counterpart top...
Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking.Directed by Steve Hickner (Prince of Egypt) and Simon J. SmithStarring Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton and Chris RockJonathan and Todd both gave this film the same score... but Todd seemed to like the film a little less.TODD'S WORD: Bee Movie has Jonathan and I...
Not Rated (but as innocent as PG)Starring Tim Conway, Victoria Jackson, Taylor Mason, Thor Ramsey, Bone Hampton, Dan NainanThe title says it all. Thou wilt laugh!I must confess, when the first Thou Shalt Laugh was released, I was a little skeptical about the creation of a Christian comedy night (whether it be a literal seven day creation, or not)....
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including disturbing sequences of violence and terror, frightening images and language.Directed by Mikael Håfström (Derailed)Starring John Cusack, Samuel L. JacksonWithout a doubt, this is one of the best Stephen King horror movies in a long time. 1408 is the story of Mike Enslin (John Cusack), supernatural writer, who has abandoned all hope and...
Rated PG for emotional thematic material, a crash scene, and mild language.Directed by McG (Charlie's Angels, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle)Starring Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, David Strathairn, and Ian McShaneWe agree that the story behind We Are Marshall is powerful and inspiring. JONATHAN’S WORD: I thought they pulled it off.TODD’S WORD: Sorry, I didn’t think the movie lived up...