[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007463II4][/pullquote] In Time, a film written and directed by Andrew Niccol almost didn't make it to cinemas. After the film finished production, an author called Harlan Ellison launched a suit against Niccol and production company New Regency over claims of … [Read more...]
Review: Friends with Benefits (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00594HEQU][/pullquote] Will Gluck made his name as a writer for various American TV shows, but in 2009 he switched his focus when he directed Fired Up. The film's dialogue and sparkling interplay proved a moderate success and gave him enough Hollywood kudos to make … [Read more...]
Review: Bad Teacher (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B0052XLH2A][/pullquote] Teachers are usually portrayed in films one of two ways. They are either inspirational life-changers or they are officious and bureaucratic. Whether it's LouAnne Johnson in Dangerous Minds or Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of … [Read more...]