John Cusack has never been cooler than he is in Grosse Pointe Blank. Playing a hitman having a mid-life crisis, Cusack manages to balance a neurotic character, who could come across as whiny and annoying but doesn’t, with the random … Continue reading Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Review
It is clear to see why many regard Dirty Dancing as a classic. For starters the soundtrack is timeless, with songs which still evoke great reaction when played today. The performances are full of spirit that matches the dancing: which can’t … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Dirty Dancing (1987) Review
It is strange for a film called Ghost to not be scary. This isn’t Poltergeist and isn’t trying to terrify. Instead this is a supernatural romance story and one which relies heavily on it’s two leads and luckily for this movie, … Continue reading Ghost (1990) Review
I love trailers. I think there is a special skill to putting together a good trailer. It must capture the attention and entice an audience but give very little away so that the viewer doesn’t feel like they’ve already seen … Continue reading Trailer of the Day: The Mountain Between Us
Bogart and Bergman, Gere and Roberts, Rogers and Astaire: The movies are full of classic on-screen couples who have defined romance in the films. The producers of Passengers must have felt they were on to the same thing when they cast … Continue reading Passengers (2016) Review
Blue Valentine is an example of what can be achieved if you want to make a “realistic” romantic drama. I remember reading the reviews for the movie when it was first released and the same sentiment was constantly repeated: this is … Continue reading Blue Valentine (2010) Review
