A look at Atlas Shrugged and a DVD review of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. »»
An unrated remake that keeps the tone of the original, whether that's a good thing or not. »»
The Oscars of the online world give out their awards... »»
On tap this week: Heidi Montag: Failed Alien Science Project? Plus I enter the Kick-Ass Debate and riff on Fay Grim and her boots, plus slightly much more! »»
He was a huge monster from across the ocean that was born to be a badass. How he evolved into a giant was a mystery. He seemed to be born from a nuclear blast that made him radiate coolness. After dozens of great film where he terrorized the world, »»
On tap this week: -- Baseball -- More rampant stupidity that is my life -- In defense of Armond White And slightly much more! »»
Humphrey Bogart went from thug to stud thanks to Casablanca. For his early career, Bogart was Warner's top goon. He was the hood that had to die so that James Cagney could go straight. He knew how to take a bullet on screen. But he finally got the role that changed him as Rick Blaine, the owner of an illegal casino in Casablanca. »»
In these hard times, you deserve two "best films" lists for the price of one. It is therefore with joy that I list the 20 best films of 2008, in alphabetical order. I am violating the age-old custom that film critics announce the year's 10 best films, but after years of such lists, I've had it. A best films list should be a celebration of wonderful films, not a chopping process. And 2008 was a great year for movies, even if many of them didn't receive wide distribution. Look at my 20 titles, and you tell me which 10 you would cut. Nor can I select one to stand above the others, or decide which should be No. 7 and which No. 8. I can't evaluate films that way. Nobody can, although we all pretend to. A "best films" list, certainly. But of exactly 10, in marching order? These 20 stood out for me, and I treasure them all. If it had been 19 or 21, that would have been OK. If you must have a Top 10 List, find a coin in your pocket. Heads, the odd-numbered movies are your 10. Tails, the even-numbered. »»
Casablanca, commonly referred to as one of the greatest movies of all time, gets its release on Blu-ray on December 2. Looking better than it ever has on home video, this Ultimate Collector's Edition is a two disc release that is packed to the gills with extras. »»
