The 2007 announcement that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson were to collaborate on an animated film called "The Adventures of Tintin" seemed to be met with little more than a "Huh?" among most...
The phrase "psychological thriller" has long been overused, particularly in reference to film. Somewhere down the line, "psychological" became a synonym for "good" and/or "interesting." "Take Shelter,"...
"Martha Marcy May Marlene," a haunting drama from writer- director Sean Durkin, is not an easy film to swallow. Indeed, the crowd at a screening I attended was quite vocal about its disdain for the movie....
""˜Ocean's Eleven' meets the Bernie Madoff scandal" appears to have been the pitch for "Tower Heist," the latest film from director Brett Ratner (the "Rush Hour" trilogy). Throw in a few likable...
"Melancholia," the latest film from Danish director (and semi-professional provocateur) Lars von Trier, is the latest addition to a steadily growing, intriguing little genre: the art house sci-fi...
With a few months left in 2011, it's hard to guess which films will be dominating award shows and top ten lists. So far, my favorites include "The Tree of Life," "Drive," and "Moneyball," but there...
While we were busy relaxing this summer, a major shake-up occurred in our (online) social lives: the birth of a Facebook competitor that people actually seem to use. Of course, a legitimate Facebook rival...
The premise is rather stale, the writing is uneven, and the supporting performances are mostly unremarkable. So why does FOX's "New Girl" work so very well? Two words: Zooey Deschanel. Deschanel is the...
Outstanding Drama Series
An extremely strong category this year, I'm expecting this to be a showdown between critical favorites "Boardwalk Empire" and "Mad Men." "The Good Wife" has some strong...
Fall is upon us and with it comes network television's annual mix of promising new shows and returning favorites. Here are a few suggestions to fill your nightly viewing schedule"”the most promising...
"The Debt," directed by John Madden ("Shakespeare in Love"), is the perfect cinematic example of a "mixed bag." At one moment, it's complex, nuanced and thrilling. At the next, it's dumb, shallow...
Next week, San Antonio will play host to the premiere of "Echotone," a documentary feature from San Antonio native Nathan Christ. Christ's film explores Austin's music scene with an intimate focus on...
