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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 3, 2012
Bottom Line: Could you say a VERY odd couple? Directed by: John Hughes
Starring: John Candy, Laila Robins, Steve Martin “Six bucks and my right nut says we’re not landing in Chicago.” –John Candy as Del Griffith Hectic (and that’s absolutely undeniable!) road comedy a read more
War Horse (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 3, 2012
Bottom Line: Perhaps the biggest letdown of all nine 2011 Best Picture nominees. Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: David Thewlis, Emily Watson, Jeremy Irvine Gorgeous but sorrowfully ineffective war drama opens with a drunken man by the name of Narracott purchasing a Thoroughbred for thirty read more
Catwoman
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 2, 2012
Bottom Line: Bad kitty! This is the kind of stuff you’re supposed to do in your litter box! “Oh, my bad!” –Halle Berry as Catwoman Directed by: Pitof
Starring: Benjamin Bratt, Halle Berry, Sharon Stone Unintentionally ameowsing BATMAN spinoff narrates about Patience Philli read more
Selena
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 2, 2012
Bottom Line: J.Lo impresses as titular character. Directed by: Gregory Nava
Starring: Edward James Olmos, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda Emotional biography of Selena (Jennifer Lopez), a rising Mexican-American star in R&B music during the late ’80s through the mid ’90s. In this loving t read more
Survey
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 1, 2012
This isn’t anything that I’ll hold anybody accountable for not responding to (but I’d like for all my subscribers to complete it). It’s just a survey so that I know how satisfied everybody is with my reviews. Just interested to know. Here it is: Q1. How long have you been re read more
Screenplay Update
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 1, 2012
My screenplay, “The Darkroom”, has reached 31 pages. Still not done, but click here if you would like to read what I have down so far and give me feedback. I appreciate it. read more
(500) Days of Summer
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Apr 1, 2012
Bottom Line: Better than most rom-coms. “Let’s not put a label on it.” –Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Directed by: Marc Webb
Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel Sweet indie rom-com about Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a man working at a greeting read more
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 31, 2012
Bottom Line: A reason to love Scorsese; it will “live” on as a classic. “Shoot the dog! Shoot the dog!” –Alfred Lutter as Alice’s son Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Alfred Lutter, Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristoffen, Mia Bendixsen Seriocomic road movie abou read more
Scoop
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 31, 2012
Bottom Line: Shockingly unfunny Woody comedy. “This guy’s the son of a lord! He’ll take us to the tower of London and behead us!” –Woody Allen as Sid “Splendini” Waterman Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Ian McShane, Scarlett Johansson, Woo read more
The Passion of the Christ
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 30, 2012
Bottom Line: If you’re a “passionate” Christian, watch it immediately. Otherwise, skip it. [in Aramaic] “Father, into your hands…I commend my spirit.” –Jim Caviazel as Jesus Christ Directed by: Mel Gibson
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Monica read more
Screenplay in Progress
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 29, 2012
I’m working on a screenplay entitled “The Darkroom”. It’s (somewhat subtly) an homage to 1950s horror. Click here to read the first fifteen pages I have down. Also, feel free to tell me if you love it or if you hate it. It doesn’t matter to me–actually, what read more
Jane Eyre
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 24, 2012
Bottom Line: Adaptation number umpteen. Maybe a bit sad it was overlooked. Directed by: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring: Jamie Bell, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender There are only two ways to categorize classic literature when analyzing how it is adapted. There are those that have been adapted mor read more
Manhattan
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 24, 2012
Bottom Line: HYSTERICAL Woody Allen masterpiece! Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Woody Allen Subtly sarcastic Woody comedy (what other kind is there?) about Isaac (Woody Allen himself), a forty-two-year-old man living in Manhattan. His wife, Jill (a young Meryl S read more
The Hunger Games
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 23, 2012
Bottom Line: The Hunger Games is a dark, pulse-pounding adventure; true victory that will leave you “hungry” for more. “Katniss Everdeen, the girl on fire!” –Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Directed by: Gary Ross
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam H read more
Rango – Extended Version
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 22, 2012
Bottom Line: Fun for older audiences, but not much humor here for kids to get. “I couldn’t help but notice you noticing me noticing you.” –Johnny Depp as Rango Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Isla Fisher, Johnny Depp, Timothy Olyphant Hysterically funny family Western read more
Green Lantern
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 22, 2012
Bottom Line: Hulk smash this dumb twit! Directed by: Martin Campbell
Starring: Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Ryan Reynolds Warning: Massive rant ahead. Ho-hum comic book movie about Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), an everyday businessman who seems a bit rock n’ roll to be the center of a super read more
Slumdog Millionaire (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 21, 2012
This review was published by SBS Film as a monthly “My Favourite Film” entry. Please click any of these words to navigate to the review, and please leave a comment. read more
Casablanca (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 21, 2012
Bottom Line: Casablanca is slow and melodramatic, yes, but otherwise powerful and timeless. “Here’s lookin’ at you, kid.” –Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid Unforgettable drama about Rich read more
The Beaver
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 18, 2012
Bottom Line: Depression never looked so dumb! “It’s a brain. Mom says yours got broken.” –Riley Thomas Stewart as Henry Black Directed by: Jodie Foster
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson Darkly bizarre, dull dramedy about Walter Black (Mel Gibson), a once-h read more
A Better Life
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Mar 17, 2012
Bottom Line: Propelled by one great performance; I was hoping for a “better” movie. Directed by: Chris Weitz
Starring: Demian Bichir, Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, Jose Julian Barely sturdy drama about a Hispanic gardener, Carlos Galindo (Demián Bichir), and his son Luis (José Jul read more