This Weekend at the Movies
Well thanks to some great films this summer has been a busy one. And there is no sign of it slowing down. In theaters this weekend:
Barnyard -- The latest in the "Pixar did it, I bet we can too" category, this film focuses on Otis the cow (yep, he's a boy with udders) and his friends in the ...well... barnyard. Probably not worth seeing unless you've got small children...or a small mind.
The Night Listener -- The latest attempt of Rory Culkin to step out of the shadow of his brother, this drama stars the aforementioned Culkin and Robin Williams (in his scary/serious mode). The critics have not been unkind to this one, and perhaps if you're tired of the "big stuff explodes, goods guy win" summer movies, this might be just for you.
The Descent -- This is your average "girl meets cave, cave holds untold evil, cave kills girl in a horribly gruesome way" movie. An independent British horror film (there's a small genre), this has actually gotten pretty favorable reviews and might be something special, if you like horror.
Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby -- Kyle, Dre and I were talking just the other day about Will Ferrell and whether he had the ability to cross genres eventually and win some awards (ala Bill Murray). This film is definitely not the one that'll do it for him. But he does constantly surround himself with funny people. This is no different. NASCAR isn't my thing, but color me excited to find out about Ricky Bobby, and his sons, Walker and Texas Ranger.
Notable on DVD this week: If you don't want to head to the theatres, head to the video store and check out V for Vendetta. After checking it out for the second time last night, I can strongly recommend it. It doesn't do everything right, but what it does right, it does gleefully.
Till next time, See you at the Movies.
Barnyard -- The latest in the "Pixar did it, I bet we can too" category, this film focuses on Otis the cow (yep, he's a boy with udders) and his friends in the ...well... barnyard. Probably not worth seeing unless you've got small children...or a small mind.
The Night Listener -- The latest attempt of Rory Culkin to step out of the shadow of his brother, this drama stars the aforementioned Culkin and Robin Williams (in his scary/serious mode). The critics have not been unkind to this one, and perhaps if you're tired of the "big stuff explodes, goods guy win" summer movies, this might be just for you.
The Descent -- This is your average "girl meets cave, cave holds untold evil, cave kills girl in a horribly gruesome way" movie. An independent British horror film (there's a small genre), this has actually gotten pretty favorable reviews and might be something special, if you like horror.
Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby -- Kyle, Dre and I were talking just the other day about Will Ferrell and whether he had the ability to cross genres eventually and win some awards (ala Bill Murray). This film is definitely not the one that'll do it for him. But he does constantly surround himself with funny people. This is no different. NASCAR isn't my thing, but color me excited to find out about Ricky Bobby, and his sons, Walker and Texas Ranger.
Notable on DVD this week: If you don't want to head to the theatres, head to the video store and check out V for Vendetta. After checking it out for the second time last night, I can strongly recommend it. It doesn't do everything right, but what it does right, it does gleefully.
Till next time, See you at the Movies.
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