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Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Aug 28th
I’ll be honest and say the trailer didn’t impress me, but being that its directed by Sam Raimi and got good reviews, I knew I had to watch it. It did not disappoint! Don’t be dissuaded by the PG-13 rating, though there’s not much extreme gore or heavy language, there’s plenty of grotesque and simply disturbing scenes that will have you reaching for the barf bag (you’ll never look at denture wearing grannies the same again). The story is fairly original and the lead actress is very likeable. Hopefully this film will revive good horror films, as it does an More >
Horsemen, The (2009)
Aug 28th
Saw meets Se7en
The Horsemen is a dark, suspenseful tale about detective Aiden Breslin (Dennis Quaid) who becomes embroiled in a bizarre serial killer case. Aiden is the typical detective who is so involved with his work that he’s lost touch with his two sons, while also grieving over the death of his late wife. As he slowly realizes he needs to put more effort into keeping his family together, he’s hit with a case that only forces him deeper into his work.
Aiden’s son Alex, played by Lou Taylor Pucci (Thumbsucker) takes on the role of raising his younger brother More >
Thumbsucker (2005)
May 31st
The less-covered story of the American teenager
Thumbsucker, written and and directed by Mike Mills and based on the novel by Walter Kirn, stars Lou Taylor Pucci (The Go-Getter) as Justin, a depressed 17 year old misfit who has a peculiar habbit: sucking his thumb. The film focuses on Justin and his struggle to find himself, deal with his family and relationships, and understand life overall. He seeks answers from those around him, including his younger brother, his parents (with whom he refers to by their first names), his debate teacher (Vince Vaughn), and even his orthodontist (Keanu Reeves).
Throughout the More >
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
May 19th
Not quite Black Friday hype
5/19/2009
Starring and co-written by Kevin James, Mall Cop promised to be the comedy to kick off 2009. What we ended up with was a film nothing short of a made-for-TV Disney movie. That is not necessarily a bad thing, however.
The movie has it’s moments, enough to have you watching to the end; so we’re off to a good start so far. My main gripe with this movie however is not its overall entertainment value, but Kevin James. I’ve been a longtime KOQ fan (hmm..should rethink using that acronym) and James fit that role perfectly. As Paul More >
Wilby Wonderful (2004)
May 17th
Take a wonderful trip from Hollywood
Wilby Wonderful, written and directed by Daniel Maclvor is set in the small island town of Wilby, where the citizens prefer only the company of their own.
The story focuses on the townspeople’s urge to rid the island of pesky mainlanders (i.e. gays and sexual deviants), which includes much conspiracy among the authorities including the mayor (Maury Chaykin). Officer Buddy French (Paul Gross) on the other hand see’s no problem with the town as it is and seeks to uncover the conspiracy. Meanwhile, Buddy seeks to find himself as well, and how to repair things with More >