MOVIES: 'Silent Hill's' revelation: There's nothing new in this Hell
Latest in the franchise looks like Hell, and unfortunately the script sounds like it, too
October 28, 2012
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Latest in the franchise looks like Hell, and unfortunately the script sounds like it, too
In the movies, the old saying goes, some stars wear the hat.
Five films, more than $660 million at the worldwide box office … you have to hand it to “Resident Evil.” In 10 years, it has become — while few who enjoy good films have noticed — the most successful video-game film franchise in history.
“Sparkle,” the remake of the 1976 film starring Irene Cara, is like a great song with a bad chorus. Just when it looks like it’s settling into a smooth groove, it hits a sour note.
‘Huntsman’ helps this Snow White find her way through the gloom
Terry George has been accused of making ‘Provo propaganda’, but his Oscar win could earn him wider acceptance at home, writesÚNA BRADLEY
An annual tradition gets a nice high definition treatment.
This week on DVD/Blu-ray: One of the breakouts of last year’s Sundance Film Festival; a moving father-son drama; Clint Eastwood’s latest; a documentary that delves into the independent filmmaking movement of the ’70s; and an overlooked masterpiece from Germany. #1. Critic’s Pick: “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (DVD and Blu-ray) Few indie films broke out quite the way “Martha Marcy May Marlene” did …
This time, Nicholas Cage seems to be in on the joke in this goofy, gonzo thrill ride
This week on DVD/Blu-ray: The deserving winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Documentary) at last year’s Sundance Film Festival; the film that put Lena Dunham on the map; a documentary that delves into the life of one of America’s most beloved filmmakers; the sequel to one of the sickest films of all time; and a period musical drama. Â 1.