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Author Archives: John Guzdek

A Serious Man

A Serious Man tackles some big questions but this occasionally funny dark comedy is a little too clever for it’s own good and is just not engrossing enough to grip the casual viewer.

Rocky

Rocky is the definitive sports movie and Sylvester Stallone’s greatest work. Every boy must see this as a rite of passage into manhood. Adriaaaan!

The Men Who Stare at Goats

This fast-paced, witty and smart blend of the Star and Iraq wars is one of the best military satires to date.

Beowulf

This was never going to be a classic but it’s got a timeless story, great animation and is a fun watch to be taken with a pinch of salt.

American History X

This excellent analysis of White Supremacists in Los Angeles in a gripping story that entertains, teaches and avoids preaching.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

A fantastic big screen adaptation of a fantastic book keeps both kids and adults happy.

M

This sophisticated thriller is certainly deserving of its title as the pre-cursor to Film Noir

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Heath Ledger’s final performance will bring this reasonable movie more attention than it probably deserves.

Schindler's List

Spielberg’s greatest work is compulsory viewing

The Boat That Rocked

All the fun of this quirky period piece is squeezed out by the overlong runtime