With today’s eyes this version of the Battle of Thermopylae serves only ‘Sword and Sandal’ genre enthusiasts (although this one was Gree...

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Undone by the casting of slow and wobbly Arnold Schwarzenegger, this is simply a very sad Hollywood debut for renowned and wholly inspiri...

David Chase’s overly nostalgic and dull trip down memory lane has us yearning for the acid flashback version of Oliver Stone. Not Fade Aw...

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Arguably the worst of the Disney features up until that point, part of the general trend of decreasing returns since the pre-War Golden A...

Under the guidance of British filmmakers outside of the Hollywood meatgrinder there’s some excitement that the sophistication and intensity ...

With his social-realist cred from acclaimed festival hits 'Man Push Cart', 'Chop Shop' and 'Goodbye Solo', Bahrani a...

The iconic shot of the athletes wearing Wimbledon white, running through the beach, splashing water in slow motion set to the synthesized gr...

Enjoyment of this film will likely depend on whether you find these characters, 13 years on from their modest hit 'American Pie' lau...

Safe House (2012) dir. Daniel Espinosa Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, Brendan Gleeson, Vera Farmiga By Alan Bac...

The Innkeepers (2011) dir. Ti West Starring: Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Kelly McGillis ** By Alan Bacchus There’s much to admire in Ti...

The Hunger Games (2012) dir. Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenn...

The Machinist (2004) dir. Brad Anderson Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Larry Gillard Jr. Michael Ironside, Aitana Sánchez...

Nightwatching (2008) dir. Peter Greenaway Starring: Martin Freeman, Jodhi May, Emily Holmes, Eva Birthistle ** By Alan Bacchus Enjoyment of ...

The Pursuit of Happiness (1970) dir. Robert Mulligan Starring: Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, E.G. Marshall, Arthur Hill ** By Ala...

Restless (2011) dir. Gus Van Sant Starring: Henry Hopper, Mia Wasikowska, Ryo Kase **½ By Alan Bacchus Annabelle and Enoch are a coup...

Cars 2 (2012) dir. John Lasseter, Brad Lewis Featuring voice talents of: OwenWilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Ed...

Thor (2011) dir. Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skargaard, Anthony Hopkins ** By Alan Bacchus I’...