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Sherlock, Jr.
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 31, 2011
Bottom Line: Sherlock, Jr. Our new aspiring detective. His current job: comic ridicule. Directed by: Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Joe Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Fast-paced silent comedy of the mid-1920s is a tale about the so-called “Sherlock, Jr.” (Buster Keaton), a man teach read more
Amadeus (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 30, 2011
Bottom Line: Worth seeing for entertainment purposes, but not for information purposes. Directed by: Milos Forman
Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce Unique encapsulation of the life of classical Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) puts nearly everything ab read more
Psycho III
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 30, 2011
Bottom Line: Too many bloodbaths, not enough back-story. Directed by: Anthony Perkins
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey Disappointing third entry to the PSYCHO series holds the same premise that made the first film so phenomenal and made the second film ultimately watchable. Thi read more
Pleasantville
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 29, 2011
Bottom Line: Both thematically and visually captivating, if a dash offbeat. Quite “pleasant”. Directed by: Gary Ross
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Reese Witherspoon, Tobey Maguire Nostalgic fantasy-drama (with occasional comedic subtleties) is the story of two teenage ’90s read more
Blues Brothers 2000
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 28, 2011
Bottom Line: Little-known, but certainly better-than-average follow-up to the classic ’80s comedy. Worth one watch. Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Joe Morton, John Goodman, Walter Levine In 1978, TV’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE starred comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi read more
Warrior
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 27, 2011
Bottom Line: Puts up more than just a few good fights. Directed by: Gavin O’Connor
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy When it comes to boxing and wrestling, the sports genre is just like any other genre, meaning it has had the good (ROCKY), the bad (NEVER BACK DOWN), and the ugly (MILL read more
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 27, 2011
Bottom Line: Powerless “threequel” is a disappointing, unfunny debacle. “Shall we shag now or shall we shag later?” —Mike Myers as Austin Powers Directed by: Jay Roach
Starring: Beyonce Knowles, Mike Myers, Seth Green Plotted out similarly to its predecessor, spy spoof is b read more
8½
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 27, 2011
Bottom Line: Admittedly twisted, fascinatingly mind-blowing. Even better if you love film. Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Anouk Aimee, Claudia Cardinale, Marcello Mastroianni Intriguing 1963 Italian metafilm (film about film production) tells of a well-known filmmaker suffering an inabili read more
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 25, 2011
Bottom Line: Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) hilarious; accurately made spoof. “Yea, baby! Yeah!” —Mike Myers as Austin Powers Directed by: Jay Roach
Starring: Heather Graham, Michael York, Mike Myers Witty, original spy parody (specifically of earlier James Bond films) is the comical read more
Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 23, 2011
Bottom Line: Nostalgic mood makes up for weak visuals, loose plot. Directed by: Robert Wise Starring: DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner In 1969, Gene Roddenberry created the ever-popular television series STAR TREK, perhaps better known with its retronym, “The Original Series”. For read more
War of the Worlds
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 23, 2011
Bottom Line: One of the better extra-terrestrial studies in years. Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Tom Cruise It’s rewarding to see director Steven Spielberg return to the alien studies for which we know him best. His earlier films CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD read more
Midnight in Paris (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 23, 2011
Bottom Line: If only every other romantic comedy were as hilarious, spectacular, honest as this… Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Adrien Brody, Kathy Bates, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams In this Woody Allen rom-com, Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a successful screenwriter struggling with his firs read more
W.
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 22, 2011
Bottom Line: Ouch. If Oliver Stone was trying to direct a factual film…I don’t know how to finish that sentence. Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Ioan Gruffudd, Josh Brolin The life of a controversial President is the one that should be least eligible for a satiriz read more
Transporter 2
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 21, 2011
Bottom Line: The first film called for a sequel, but not one like this. Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Amber Valletta, Jason Statham, Kate Nauta French-American action sequel is gritty, but lacks the power and utter gratification of the first. This time, we have Frank Martin (Jason Statham read more
Dances with Wolves (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 18, 2011
Bottom Line: Picked up a few unnecessary Oscars, but good enough. Directed by: Kevin Costner
Starring: Graham Greene, Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell Oscar-winning historical epic is intriguing but often slow. Set around the period of the American Civil War, this film tells the story of Lieutenant D read more
His Girl Friday (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 18, 2011
Bottom Line: Often considered the first romantic comedy. Hilarious film. Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Rosalind Russell Fast-paced screwball of a romantic comedy (and widely considered the first ever) elicits more laughs than many comedies today. Based on a Broadw read more
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 17, 2011
Bottom Line: Has “nested” safely in my cinematic heart. “I’m as gentle as a puppy.” —Jack Nicholson as R.P. McMurphy Directed by: Milos Forman
Starring: Brad Dourif, Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Will Sampson Poignant, brilliant drama is the faith read more
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 17, 2011
Bottom Line: This makes Dr. Seuss’s book look like the greatest idea since sliced bread (which we could go without, to begin with). He “stole” the ingenuity, as well. Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Jeffrey Tambor, Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen In 1957, Dr. Seuss released a pictur read more
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 17, 2011
Bottom Line: Your heart will race, your lungs will laugh, your mind will gather clues. Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jared Harris, Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Robert Downey Jr. Suspenseful action-mystery is the thrilling sequel to 2009′s SHERLOCK HOLMES. The story, often a little complex, c read more
Unknown
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Dec 14, 2011
Bottom Line: Save your popcorn if you plan on watching this thriller. Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Diane Kruger, January Jones, Liam Neeson Well-made, tolerably-acted psychological thriller reports of Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) who wakes up from a four-day coma in Berlin, Germany read more