West Side Story (Blu-ray)

November 28, 2011
Nathan Swank

WEST SIDE STORY is one of the most recognized musicals in the history of the genre.  Known for its powerful lyrics, poignant subject matter and a gorgeous leading lady, ...

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The Descendants (starring George Clooney)

November 25, 2011
Nathan Swank

Director and writer Alexander Payne is one of those excellent filmmakers who does not make near enough movies.  ELECTION and SIDEWAYS are both brilliant and ABOUT SCHMID...

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Bellflower (Blu-ray)

November 21, 2011
Nathan Swank

As an official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival, BELLFLOWER is an independent film that peaked my interest.  Sometimes you have to take that credential with a gra...

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

November 21, 2011
Nathan Swank

Regardless of my opinion, THE TWILIGHT SAGA, BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 is going to be hugely successful and widely beloved.  This is one of the weirdest movie phenomenons...

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Melancholia (starring Kirsten Dunst)

November 16, 2011
Nathan Swank

Sometimes a film comes around that other critics love and shower praise upon that this critic frankly just doesn’t get.  Last year it was the pointless SOMEWHERE and t...

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A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

November 7, 2011
Nathan Swank

America’s favorite stoners are back with a third film, in a Christmas special no less.  Now I may not condone all the crass, vulgar and illegal acts that take place in...

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Manhunter (Blu-ray)

November 3, 2011
Nathan Swank

You may not be aware, but before Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for his portrayal as one of the most iconically disturbing villains as Hannibal Lector, Brian Cox su...

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Bad Teacher (Blu-ray)

October 22, 2011
Nathan Swank

BAD TEACHER is offensive.  It’s offensive not because of the excessive use of profanity or the despicable treatment toward children.  As an R rated film advertising i...

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African Cats (Blu-ray)

October 18, 2011
Nathan Swank

While I do enjoy nature documentaries, I tend to always have a sense of disappointment when it comes time to review one.  Many times they can run on a bit long and donâ€...

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Footloose (starring Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough)

October 17, 2011
Nathan Swank

As I sat reluctantly for my screening for the current studio version of FOOTLOOSE, I was surprised to hear the cheers and excitement coming from all around me when the fi...

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