The phenomenon that is the musical "The Phantom of the Opera" is something not a lot of people understand. But the select few who used to crank the CD of the music and play air-guitar to the guitar riffs throughout the musical's title theme know what I am talking about.
Gay Focker, Randy Focker, Dom Focker, and I believe I heard "Orny" Focker. We should get those out of the way up front. You knew Meet the Fockers would have several jokes regarding the family name of Ben Stiller's character.
I did not expect to enjoy the movie as much as i did.
Some jokes, regardless of how shallow they may appear, do not seem to get old. The fact that Ben Stiller's name in Meet the Fockers, the sequel to Meet the Parents, is Gaylord Focker is one such joke.
The musical "The Phantom of the Opera" will always hold a special place in my heart. Not because of a memorable stage experience or anything of that ilk.
It's interesting how one visionary can get inspired and eventually embrace the work of a fellow visionary.
Stranded and drinking the sweat from your soaking bandana. Feeling the heat rip apart your body as you struggle to breathe. Then you turn to watch a gust of sand rip across the entire world you know. Welcome to the Gobi Desert.
It's been seven long years since we have heard from one of the greater comedic writer-directors working in Hollywood today. The man crafted together such classic comedy-dramas as As Good As it Gets, Broadcast News, and the eternal Terms of Endearment. James L.
Review: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Posted by: Dean Kish • December 17, 2004 @ 11:59am
The adventures of the Baudelaire children, crafted by ghost-writer Lemony Snicket aka Daniel Handler, have seen nearly a dozen novels and have entranced legions of die-hard fans. It is kind of like that other small literary phenomenon known as Harry Potter.
The comparison to Harry on paper and sales may be relevant, but the content is vastly different. There is no magic here.
Review: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Posted by: Tom Milroy • December 17, 2004 @ 11:59am
For better or worse, Jim Carrey is one of those actors who can't escape being Jim Carrey. It doesn't matter what role he plays, you're left with the feeling that it's Jim Carrey on the screen pretending to be someone else.
Review: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Posted by: Mark McLeod • December 17, 2004 @ 11:59am
Being a Baudelaire child is an interesting experience.
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