To attempt to summarise the visual and dramatic flair of Alejandro Gozalez Inarritu's latest film Birdman, would probably result in a breakdown similar to the main character experience's throughout this weaving, trippy nightmarish comedy. … [Read more...]
Review: J. Edgar (2012)
Hoover is a name that's synonymous with the FBI. For nearly 50 years the man built the Federal Bureau of Investigation into what it is today, battling the press, government and the general public. J. Edgar sees Leonardo DiCaprio stepping into Hoover's shoes and taking on, possibly, his most complex role to date. The film may not appeal to the general public in the same way … [Read more...]
Review: Dream House (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00A13OCAA][/pullquote] Sometimes a film comes along that makes you lose all faith in the critics. Dream House has been met with universally negative reviews, but I am determined to defend this intelligent and enjoyable little thriller. A lot of the disappointment may … [Read more...]
Review: The Ring (2002)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00AEFYYA8][/pullquote] Japanese horror experienced something of a mainstream exposure in the early 2000s, with various films becoming so successful that they were remade for an English-speaking audience. While most remakes failed to live up to the quality and scare … [Read more...]