An Intersting Mix... Not As Great As I Had Hoped... And One Great One!

** 03.11.09 - Zack and Miri Make a Porno... 2008... Director Kevin Smith


This gets two stars for a couple of lines, some because of the premise of the the film, but mostly Kevin Smith's name, but for the most part this was not a good film. I had hoped I would like this film so much more, but I didn't. In places it felt forced and awkward and I get it... Kevin loves the kind of nerdy guy with the hot chick and feeling like the nerdy guy some times I appreciate that, but some times the nerdy guy just isn't the coolest guy in the movie.

The DVD has a lot of the deleted scenes or re-cut scenes, but nothing extra and I was disappointed in that as well because usually you get some really good insight from Kevin regarding his process.

Bottom line... this is not at all close to even one of Smith's best films... "Mallrats" is better!

***** 03.10.09 - Gladiator... 2000... Director Ridley Scott

I can watch this film over and over and over again! Russell Crowe is great in the title role and Joaquin Phoenix is amazing. Director Ridley Scott does a phenomenal job at drawing us right into the film right off the bat and delivers from the word go! Hans Zimmer's score adds such a dynamic layer to the film that helps set it apart.


As for the DVD... one of the best out there. So much on it plus a great piece with Zimmer talking about how he created the score which is as fascinating as the behind-the-scenes making of the film piece.


This is a must see for anyone who likes films... period!


** 03.07.09 - Starwoids... 2001... Director Dennis Przywara





Let me start off by saying I am a Star Wars geek! It's why I am a filmmaker, I love the orginal three films, very mixed on the last three, so I know of what I speak. This film gives you a look at some really obsessed fans standing in line getting ready for the release of "The Phantom Menace."

It's a little odd and creepy, but fun because it's made by an independent filmmaker and that I will always support, but unless you're really into Star Wars, you're probably not going to enjoy this ride.

The extras are pretty good, including a little something something from Kevin Smith so if you're a geek like me or love Star Wars put it on your Netflix queue and show some love for the Indie filmmaker community.