Monthly Archives: December 2008
“Delgo”: All-Time-Worst Movie Opening
Hello, I Must Be Going I was wondering why the animated film “Delgo,” a mainstream release, disappeared from the movie listings only a week after opening. I figured it probably opened poorly, but I had no idea how poorly. Until … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “Mamma Mia!,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” “House Bunny,” “Traitor,” box sets, Blu-ray releases
Oh, Mamma! It’s so tempting to call “Mamma Mia! The Movie†a chick flick, especially after the opening 20 minutes or so of women hugging and giggling. But the catchy ABBA songs have universal appeal (“Dancing Queen†and “Take a … Continue reading
S.F. Film Critics Circle votes “Milk” best picture of 2008
“Milk” wins four awards from SF Film Critics Circle “Milk,” the story of gay rights activist Harvey Milk, won four awards including Best Picture of 2008 in Monday’s balloting by the San Francisco Film Critics Circle. The biopic about the … Continue reading
DVD reviews: “The Dark Knight,” “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” “Man on Wire,” “Peter & The Wolf,” box sets
And in the dark of night As if the “The Dark Knight†needs any more cash in its coffers; reportedly, it’s already taken in more than half-a-billion dollars worldwide. And now it’s in stores, just in time for the holidays. … Continue reading