BREAKING NEWS - MARCH 2004

March 29, 2004

March 26, 2004

"'Jersey Girl' should be viewed on its own merits, not on what you expect from a 'Kevin Smith movie.' And its own merits are pretty darn good. It's an enjoyable movie that has the ability to touch more than one emotion, and if you're looking for something that isn't a factory-produced, cookie-cutter romantic comedy then you may just find what you're looking for."

March 25, 2004

March 24, 2004

"Yes, some of the jokes are pretty silly. And OK, there's enough cheese for more than a couple of Ritz crackers. And I'll admit, the inspirational 'You are a hero' speeches are pretty painful. And while the CGI isn't going to make George Lucas' beard quiver, I still thought it was cool. I can't give 'Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed' a whole-hearted recommendation, but it's great fun for the kids, and if you still find humor in the cartoon then you just might find yourself enjoying this live-action version. Just don't expect *too* much."

March 22, 2004

March 19, 2004

"If you love zombie movies that will lull you to sleep and try to impress you with false pretenses of social commentary, then check out '28 Days Later.' However, if you like your zombie movies with blood, gore, fast-moving zombies, a good amount of tension, and a little humor mixed in, then 'Dawn of the Dead' will keep you entertained."

"If you're looking for something original and unique, then 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' definitely matches the description. But keep in mind that this is a movie that requires your brain to participate. If you can engage yourself in the movie and take the effort to think about what's going on, then you should enjoy it. But if all you want is a rubber-faced Jim Carrey running around shouting 'Well all righty then,' then you might find yourself disappointed."

March 17, 2004

"'Taking Lives' isn't a bad movie, but it never maintains a satisfying level of mystery. I'm a big fan of thrillers and mysteries, so I'm waiting eagerly for something to come along that rivals 'Memento' or 'The Usual Suspects.' For now, I'd settle for a thriller this year at least as good as 'The Butterfly Effect.' Nice try, 'Taking Lives,' but NEXT..."

March 16, 2004

March 15, 2004

"I suppose if you enjoy the cinematic equivalent of a hammer repeatedly bashing you upside the brain for 82 minutes, then you might want to check out 'Dead Weekend.' Otherwise, avoid it at all costs.  Literally.  Spend money to AVOID seeing this movie if you have to."

March 12, 2004

"'Secret Window' provides its share of thrills and entertainment, and that's what's so frustrating. At the end of the movie you feel like you've just watched a nail biter of a sports game only to see your team lose in the final minutes. You walk away thinking, 'That would've been great if only the ending had been different!'"

March 10, 2004

"Ironically, 'The Passion of the Christ' is a movie that is both hard to watch and hard NOT to watch. If you need to be reminded or if you want to find out just how bad Jesus suffered prior to His death, then watch this movie. If you're upset that there isn't more back story, then read the book. And if you're not happy that the movie only dedicated a couple of minutes to Jesus' resurrection, well, you can see the sequel on April 11, at a church near you."

March 8, 2004

March 5, 2004

"It's pretty simple: this is a fun movie. In fact, this is the most fun I've had at the movies since 'School of Rock.' If you're the type of person who loves to go see a really funny movie just so you can spend the entire time sulking, crossing your arms, and saying, 'This is stupid, I can't believe anybody likes this crap' while everybody around you laughs constantly and uproariously, then stay at home and let the rest of us enjoy 'Starsky & Hutch.'"