Upcoming Theatrical Releases Annihilation Directed by Alex Garland Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy. At times more interested in being mind-bending and weird than being a coherent story, […]
Reel News: Week of Nov. 21 – The Muppets, Arthur Christmas, Hugo, Super 8, Conan
Theatrical Releases This Week Arthur Christmas Director: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tk-WZSqIGQ The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, […]
Dagger Movie Night – “50/50” Masterfully Walks a Thin Line Between Hilarity and Emotional Drama
Walking a thin line between hilarity and emotional drama, “50/50” handles the subject matter masterfully. Both sensitive and hilarious, the film showcases exceptional writing and acting talents. Inspired by personal experiences, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star as best friends […]
Dagger Movie Night – “The Change-Up”: Yet Another Body-Swap Comedy, Now With More Poop Jokes
Starting with a premise that has been done too many times, one needs to find a way to up the ante. Unfortunately, “The Change-up” decided to go all in with cursing, sexual innuendo, and poop at the expense of actual jokes. But, even those problems can’t hide the fact that we’re being subjected to another […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Crazy Stupid Love;” Surprisingly Funny Romantic Comedy May Be Best of its Kind this Year
[Click below to hear the audio version of this review which aired on WAMD 970 AM.] [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/Crazy-Stupid-Love-movie-review.mp3|titles=Crazy Stupid Love movie review] With a title that gets straight to the heart of the matter, “Crazy Stupid Love,” makes for a surprisingly funny romantic comedy. A lack of restraint to one story line works both for and […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Super 8”
Fans of “Lost” can rejoice – J.J. Abrams is capable of bringing that series’ same type of storytelling to the big screen. Mysterious and tense, “Super 8” is a successful throwback to producer Steven Spielberg’s early work. In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train […]
Dagger Movie Night: “The Tree of Life”
Terrence Malick’s fifth major motion picture and winner of the 2011 Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival, “The Tree of Life” does not disappoint, but might not be for all audiences. The impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950’s, the film follows the journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Thor” – See It, and Enjoy the Best Stan Lee Cameo in Any Comic Book Film to Date (UPDATED w/AUDIO)
[Click below to hear the audio version of this review which aired on WAMD 970 AM.] [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/DAGGER_THOR-MOVIE-REVIEW.mp3|titles=DAGGER_THOR MOVIE REVIEW] The latest installment in Marvel Studios’ buildup to the highly anticipated “Avengers” film next year, “Thor” provides plenty of backstory but leaves the casual comic book movie fan wondering if it added anything to the pending […]
