The Flicker

Bangkok Dangerous
2008
Rated R
Directed by: The Pang Brothers
Watched: 05.20.09
Source: Netflix
 
Plot: Watch as a hitman for hire grows a conscience.
Acting: Is there such a thing with Nicolas Cage?
Special Effects: No complaints here.  The Pang brothers flickin rock!
 

The Skinny: Meldiana told me he agrees, Bangkok IS dangerous.
Going into this flick I knew two things: #1 The Pang brothers are kick [...]

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
2007
Rated G
Directed by: Zack Helm
Watched: 05.09.09
Source: Own3d!
 
 
Plot: Imagine Willie Wonka less the chocolate.
Acting: No stretching here unless you count Dustin Hoffman’s weird lisp.
Special Effects: Very impressive.  It is a magical toy store after all.

The Skinny: A story of what to do when you no longer believe in yourself.
Cinematically beautiful, this children’s movie, deep down, [...]

 
Imagine if Pam Grier and Jim Kelly had a baby together.  Yes, you would have Undercover Brother.  A funkified crime fighter frozen in the disco era, his mission statement is to stick it to the man.  Undercover Brother was originally an animated cartoon created by John Ridley but then was brought to the big screen in [...]

 
Hey, did you hear that J.J. Abrams’ prequel-ish version of Star Trek releases this Friday?  or should I say - Hey, do you own a tv and watch it regularly?  If not, you may not be aware that there is a new version of Star Trek hitting the big screen this weekend and don’t worry, [...]