Paths of Glory

Rating: 10

Thanks to the SIFF Kubrick festival that's happening now, I finally got to see Paths of Glory on the big screen. It's a masterpiece. See it.

The Naked City

Rating: 9

It's no surprise The Naked City won the best cinematography Oscar in 1948. It's quite a spectacle - particularly the views of Manhattan when the tallest building was the Empire State. The story plays like and 40's Noir version of Law & Order. Definitely at the top of my list for Film Noir.

Invasion

Rating: 6.5

This film reminded me of a LOT of other movies: 28 Days/Weeks Later, Blade Runner, Stepford Wives, Pulp Fiction and Nightmare on Elm Street. There were some creepy moments but it was a bit derivative for my taste.

Superbad

Rating: 8

A hilarious combination of crude filth and tender teenage emotion.

The King of Kong

Rating: 9

Though I originally saw this at SIFF, I'm reviewing it now because it's coming out this week and I beg of you, GO SEE IT!! It was my favorite film at this year's SIFF. It's much more wonderful than it sounds, and it features one of the most evil villains in cinema. And he's a real guy!

Rush Hour 3 & Daddy Day Camp

Rating: n/a

No, of course I did not see Rush Hour 3 or Daddy Day Camp. I am merely rejoicing that since the films have now opened, we never have to see those fucking trailers again.

The Bourne Ultimatum

Rating: 5

All sequels SUCK.

Now that that's out of the way: I like spy stuff as much as the next gal, but this one was a little heavy on the running and jumping and driving and running and jumping and driving, and too light on the intrigue stuff.

The Simpsons Movie

Rating: 8

Todd Flanders: I wish Homer was my Daddy!
Ned Flanders: And I wish you didn't have the devil's curly hair!