Satoshi Kon
Thursday, April 28th, 2011(Note: This was written shortly after the death of Satoshi Kon in 2010) The death of Satoshi Kon kind of just now hit me. The day he died, I was really sad. It sucks knowing one of my favorite directors will no long make movies anymore. Satoshi Kon was definitely an underdog in the movie and [...]
The Best and the Brightest (2011)
Saturday, April 9th, 2011Release Date: July 2011 Plot: Set in the world of New York City’s elite private kindergartens, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST is about a fresh-faced young couple from Delaware, Jeff (Neil Patrick Harris) and Samantha (Bonnie Somerville), who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on the extreme lengths they must go to [...]
Why I Love/Hate Tyler Perry
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Note: I wrote this in July of 2010 so the the whole brouhaha over the Boondocks episode titled “Pause” is outdated and has subsided a bit. But, it still helps prove my points. Tyler Perry has won the hearts of millions all over America with his stage plays, books and movies. His movies shaped a [...]
Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son (2011)
Sunday, March 20th, 2011Released: February 19th, 2011 Plot: FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son, Trent, go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them. Review: Hi Internet! I’m a little disappointed in you. I’m really hoping one [...]
Happythankyoumoreplease (2011)
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Released: March 4th, 2001 Plot: Captures a generational moment – young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved. Review: Hey Internet! Let’s take the 2 train and get off at Central [...]
For Colored Girls (2010)
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011Released: November 5th 2010 Plot: Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Review: Hey internet! How you doin’? I purposely waited to see this movie with my mother so I could get [...]
Dancy’s top 10 of 1998
Friday, March 11th, 2011Since JAT59072 and Josh are in Miami supporting our short “Two of Harts” at the Miami International Film Festival, it’s my job to pick up the slack (which would be a lot easier if That Was Junk was not down for entire day yesterday). Here are my top 10 movies from 1998. American History X [...]
Dancy’s Top 10 of 1999
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Super Nintendo Sega Genesis. Super Nintendo Sega Genesis. 6 mutha fuckin goddamn bitz. 16 mutha fuckin goddamn bitz. When I was a kid I used to play Sega. Now I play a Sega emulator. My bit rate’s still 16 mutha fucka. Since I was a pre teen mutha fucka. Weren’t the 90s great? Everyone wore big [...]
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011Released: February 11th, 2011 Plot: Garden gnomes Gnomeo (voice of McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Blunt) have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Review: [...]
Kaboom (2011)
Saturday, March 5th, 2011Released: January 26th, 2011 (VOD) Plot: Smith’s everyday life in the dorm – hanging out with his arty, sarcastic best friend Stella, hooking up with a beautiful free spirit named London, lusting for his gorgeous but dim surfer roommate Thor – all gets turned upside-down after one fateful, terrifying night. Review: Hi Internet! Feeling better? [...]