There is no doubt that Alfred Hitchcock is one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of motion pictures and that “Psycho” is widely considered one of the great horror films of all-time and one of the first slasher movies in the genre. It’s funny to think that back in 1959, Paramount was a little nervous about the Master of Suspense tackling a horror movie. (Continue Reading at Examiner.com)
Category Archives: 2012 Movie Reviews
‘Killing Them Softly’ is a preachy snooze-fest — movie review
You know the economy is tough when organized criminal organizations are cutting corners and costs. The idea of building a movie around economic hard times for mafia bad guys wouldn’t be so bad if the filmmakers behind “Killing Them Softly” hadn’t felt it was necessary to constantly bombard the audience with real news footage and sound bytes that serve as a constant reminder that our nation is facing its toughest economical crunch ever—as if we all really need that reminder. (Continue Reading at Examiner.com)
‘Anna Karenina’ bends reality line between stage and screen — movie review
Many consider Leo Tolstoy’s novel, “Anna Karenina” to be the greatest love stories ever told. Over the years, the years there have been numerous adaptations of the serial novel that was published from 1873 to 1877. The latest version from director Joe Wright (“Atonement”) is a movie filled with love and hope but also heartbreak and tragedy as well as a visual treat that will not soon be forgotten. It is the story of love, of great love– powerful love and all the stupid things love can make us do. It is also a heart-breaking tale of the tragically selfish things love can draw us into. (Continue Reading at Examiner.com)