Shame Earns its Name

INSPIRED – It’s a tough film to watch. It earned an NC-17 rating for good reason. It tackles a subject matter many find somewhat redundant – sexual addiction – and it is the most honest film about the depravity of man’s darkest self-indulgence and masochistic behavior since Last Tango In Paris. Shame stars Michael Fassbender as ‘Brandon,’ a nebulous … Continue reading →

The Avengers Talks the Talk and Walks the Walk

YEP YEP – Not easy to live up to so much hype. But leave it to Joss Whedon to deliver not only an action packed pre-summer super hero blockbuster, but a thoughtful and thought-provoking thematic testament to America. When Sam Jackson‘s ‘Nick Fury’ consults with a bureaucratic council about the prospect of going to war with … Continue reading →

Why Mad Men Makes Us So Happy

Television is so different from film. Book saga sequels aside, most film goers are looking for a two-hour experience. Some laughs, some shrieks, maybe even some crocodile tears. But television works on a more intimate level. A great film is an expensive dinner at that restaurant you’ve been dying to get to. Great television is … Continue reading →