…film which people at the screening seemed to get was that the real problem with this ordinary family was the extreme absence of the father. Scottish actress Tilda Swinton is superb as the American mother and has received rave reviews for this movie. She makes you believe some of the improbable moments. In fact, all of the acting is good, which is to the credit of the directors. The cinematography too is to be commended. In all, THE DEEP END is a… Continue reading
Contemplating an INCREDIBLES 2 For those who’ve been clamoring for a sequel to Pixar’s popular, fantastic animated action company about superheroes, THE INCREDIBLES, now is not the time to give up hope. Brad Bird, the director and writer of the original movie, recently told The Hollywood Reporter he has several ideas for what the sequel should be. “I am stroking my chin and scratching my head,” he said. “I have many, many elements that I think… Continue reading
…ore quirky and “edgy” material, and more vulgar content will not save your movie from artistic oblivion, no matter how many secular critics you can get to wax eloquently and mindlessly about your material in their reviews…. Continue reading
BLACK HARVEST, an extraordinary, award-winning documentary, presents a harrowing view of a complex and disastrous conflict in the highlands of New Guinea. This film is the third installment in a trilogy produced by Australian husband and wife team Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson. FIRST CONTACT, their first film, reviews the consequences of the first encounters between white Australian prospectors and the highland natives of New Guinea. BLACK HAR… Continue reading
…her, turned his movie footage into a theatrical feature film which was released in 1919. Even so, this story becomes more compelling through repetition. THE ENDURANCE is a powerful G-rated movie. It deserves all the positive reviews it is getting and should be shown to children as an example of the best in mankind…. Continue reading
Good Life 45 is airing The Good Life which features Dr. Ted Baehr’s TV reviews of all the upcoming movies. The Good Life airs Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m.,12 noon, 3 p.m., and 8 pm. Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sundays at 6 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Tune in!… Continue reading
…Truth, however, transcends all niches, as well as all times, cultures and places. That’s the nature of Truth. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be Truth. In addition to the biggest database of the most comprehensive movie reviews from a Christian, conservative perspective, MOVIEGUIDE® has at its fingertips a vast array of information on the mass media and its effects on society, as well as on theology, history, philosophy, science, art, liter… Continue reading
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN is a pointless, vile, utterly amoral, and corrupt piece of stinking garbage masquerading as a movie. The fact that it stars ‘80s B-movie icon Rutger Hauer as the title character is helping this draw attention to this minor theatrical release, while some mainstream critics are giving it positive reviews for being a faithful homage to the sleazy inner-city crime movies of the 1970s. There is absolutely nothing redeeming here, h… Continue reading
…sed, the priest irreverently turns up the radio’s volume to hear the news, thus demonstrating which is more important to him. MAY FOOLS does not edify and is not worth your time or money. In spite of the fawning secular reviews, one would be a fool to see this one… in season or out. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Please address your comments to: Arthur Krim Chairman Orion Pictures Corporation 711 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 758-5100… Continue reading
…ly August. Both Showtime and the Samuel Goldwyn Co. held a week-long screening of the film in a packed Los Angeles movie theater so that the actors and Lyne can qualify for Academy Award consideration. LOLITA has gotten mixed reviews by critics. Some have said that they consider the movie to be quite tame. One critic said in fact, “This LOLITA is not prurient and not meant to be.” MOVIEGUIDE begs to differ. Although there is no graphi… Continue reading
