There has been a lot of talk and commentary about A History of Violence from director David Cronenberg. The remarks focus primarily on how powerful and thrilling the film is on the angle it takes on an all-too-familiar story.
When it comes to David Cronenberg movies, reactions are rarely unified. His work always seems to be "out there". If you've seen Crash or Naked Lunch, you know what I mean. His latest movie A History of Violence is sure to provide another polarized audience.
Going on what I'd read about this movie, it was a huge surprise.
There comes a time when the summer heat begins to die down and you get that first really cool rainy day which reminds you that, before you know it, the leaves will start to change. Yes, it's that time of year again -- fall.
In recent years, the television landscape has been a little erratic, with so many zillion reality shows debuting it seems like every week.
Proof is directed by John Madden â€" no, not the football commentator, the guy who directed Gwyneth Paltrow to an Oscar in Shakespeare in Love.
The tagline for Proof is: "The biggest risk in life is not taking one." What the hell does that mean?!? It's like saying "Friday follows Thursday", it tells me nothing.
VIFF Review: Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • September 13, 2005 @ 11:59am
"When you are 80 you have the privilege to forget whatever you want." - Murray Cornish
Memory is an actuality drama surrounding the lives of residents living at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto.
Movies have always challenged us and given us unique perspectives on things we didn't consider. Some of the greatest arguments of our time have been fought out on the silver screen. From abortion to evolution, these memorable debates are powerful and always deliver both sides of the story.
Looking back at my introduction article to last year's Vancouver International Film Festival, I found it hard to believe that a year had passed since the 2003 edition. It had been an interesting year at the movies and one that I was hoping to out-do with the 2004 edition.
A Sound of Thunder could be the worst science fiction film I have seen since Battlefield Earth, and this time we can't blame Travolta.
There was once a little movie, who jumped off the video store shelves and screamed with all its merry might, "Watch me, damn you!"
You see, in the magical, rather blinded alternate dimension known as Hollywood, no one believed in this little movie. He was spit on by critics, shunned by the Hollywood system, and of course was a success in the world market.
How much would you give up for what you believe in? Furthermore, how much would you give up for the one you love? These are some of the questions pondered in the political thriller The Constant Gardner, based on the novel by John LeCarre.
The Constant Gardner stars Ralph Fiennes as Justin Quayle, a diplomat who is working for the British consulate in Northern Kenya.
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