The infamous Lizzie Borden story, wherein the thirtysomething society woman brutally murdered her parents with an ax, gets the indie film treatment here, and it’s
Author: julienhoule
I've been a lifelong over-indulger of pop culture, from movies to music to television to books, so I figured I'd start writing about it if only to stay literate.
Wine Country (2019)
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why “Wine Country” doesn’t work nearly as well as it should. Maybe it’s that the screenplay isn’t all that interesting,
Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
This meta romantic comedy manages to avoid becoming too cutesy or twee by putting its leading lady front and centre and letting her do most
The Avengers (2012)
Despite its oversized running time, “The Avengers” is populist entertainment at its finest. All the elements that make up a crowd-pleasing blockbuster are here: There
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
For the first half, this Marvel superhero movie feels like something a little different and fresh for its brethren. It’s got the same snappy, fast-paced
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Having never seen Beavis and Butt-Head’s MTV show, I can’t offer much insight on how the show translates to the big screen, but what I
Shadows and Fog (1991)
Woody Allen’s valentine to 1930s genre cinema like “M” and Universal monster movies is extraordinarily well-shot, with its intricate and lovingly recreated sets, but there’s
The UFO Incident (1975)
Based on the true story of Barney and Betty Hill’s alleged abduction in the 1960s, this made-for-television account benefits from the participation of leads James
Janeane Garofalo: If I May (2016)
To call Janeane Garofalo’s hour-long special “comedy” would be a disservice to comedy itself. After all, even Garofalo herself refers to this as more of
Rampage (2018)
Despite its significant budget, “Rampage” is pure B-movie cheese from beginning to end, and that’s also exactly why it’s so much fun. There isn’t anything
Thor (2011)
Among the early Marvel movies, Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor” is easily the most visually stunning entry. Branagh’s camera is as much a character here as anybody
30 Rock (The Complete Series) (2006-13)
Tina Fey’s sitcom, obviously based on her years as lead writer at “Saturday Night Live,” arrives with all the urgency and weight of a modern
