Jonah Hill & James Franco Can’t Escape Personas in Heavy-Handed “True Story”

When you’re describing a movie that stars Jonah Hill and James Franco, your mind automatically goes to Knocked Up or This is the End. As you watch True Story, you’ll be mostly wishing you were watching either one of those. You get the overwhelming sense that Jonah Hill wants you … Get hard

“Daredevil” Season 1 Episode 6 Recap, “Condemned”

Daredevil Week(s) continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. “Into the Ring” Episode 1 Recap “Cut Man” Episode 2 Recap “Rabbit in a … Get hard

“Daredevil” Season 1 Episode 5 Recap, “World on Fire”

Daredevil Week(s) continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. “Into the Ring” Episode 1 Recap “Cut Man” Episode 2 Recap “Rabbit in a … Get hard

IFFLA: The Culture of Winning Proves Insurmountable In “Miss India America”

This past weekend, the IFFLA (Indian Film Festival of LA) took over the ArcLight in Hollywood for five days of Indian filmmaking. The festival proves that there’s more to Indian cinema than Bollywood, with a dazzling array of premieres, galas, Q&A’s, shorts and yes, classic Bollywood movies (I discovered and … Get hard

Binge Buddy: Netflix’s “Daredevil” Recap, Episode 4 “In the Blood”

Daredevil Week continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil this morning. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. Over the course of however long I can do this until life gets … Get hard

Binge Companion: Netflix’s “Daredevil” Recap, Episode 3 “Rabbit in a Snowstorm”

Daredevil Week continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil this morning. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. Over the course of however long I can do this until life gets … Get hard

Binge Companion: Netflix’s “Daredevil” Recap, Episode 2 “Cut Man”

Daredevil Week continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil this morning. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. Over the course of however long I can do this until life gets … Get hard

Binge Companion: Netflix’s “Daredevil” Recap, Episode 1

Daredevil Week continues with the arrival of Netflix’s Marvel’s too many apostrophes’ Daredevil this morning. David has shepherded us through Frank Miller’s classic run, two of DD’s most famous origin stories and the not-classic Daredevil movie. Now the billy club has been passed on to me. Over the course of however long I can … Get hard

Amid the Crazy, “Broken Horses” Features a Touching Story of Brotherhood

You ever see a movie where you think you’re the only one who likes it? That’s the way I felt about Broken Horses. Though apparently I shouldn’t feel so alone. Here’s one of the quotes adorned on its movie poster: “Beautifully written, acted and imaged. This film wraps slowly around … Get hard

Watch Simon Pegg As A Hit-Man in Aussie Thriller “Kill Me Three Times”

I only saw Kill Me Three Times for one reason: to watch Simon Pegg playing a more or less serious hitman. It’s the same reason you should, too. You get the feeling that they offered Simon Pegg to come to Australia and play, and who would turn that down? Especially when you … Get hard