Virtually a lost treasure of the cinema, the French film “Out 1″ is a tour de force, but its 12-hour-and-40-minute length may be more reminiscent of the Tour de France.
Author Archives: Dean Leng
Screen Scene: “Paprika”
There are few uncharted realms as mystifying as our dreams.
Screen Scenes: “The Ex”
Sitting through “The Ex” is akin to watching a Juilliard-trained dancer in a strip club or an Olympic-medalist figure skater dressed up as Goofy in Disney on Ice. There’s just so much talent going to waste.
Gamer Galaxy: “Spider-Man 3″
“Spider-Man 3″ for the Wii is a risky proposition for gamers. It isn’t as pretty as the other versions and is highly dependent on the Wii’s motion-sensing controls.
Screen Scene: “Black Book”
“Black Book” Director Paul Verhoeven SONY PICTURES CLASSICS (Out Of 5) It’s hard not to scoff at the idea that the man who brought us “Robocop,” “Starship Troopers” and “Showgirls” has made a serious World War II film. But, believe it or not, writer-director Paul Verhoeven has made a compelling film that rightfully earned its […]
Screen Scene: “Grindhouse” (double feature)
“Grindhouse” (double feature) (The Weinstein Company) “Planet Terror” (Director Robert Rodriguez) (Out Of 5) “Death Proof” (Director Quentin Tarantino) (Out Of 5) The only way to top the sex and violence of “Grindhouse” would be to get a stack of Playboys and a trunk full of guns. Exploitation is a genre characterized by sensationalistic depictions […]
Gamer Galaxy: “Burnout: Dominator”
“Burnout: Dominator” Electronic Arts Sony PSP There’s nothing quite like blazing in a fine automobile around sharp turns and past oncoming traffic. But, for those not wishing to wind up upside-down in a ditch in a flaming wreck, there’s “Burnout: Dominator.” The PSP has no shortage of racing games, traditionally a video game staple due […]