Annie (2014)
Annie is 2014’s updating of the 1982 musical directed by John Huston, which itself had been based on the Broadway musical adaptation of the Harold Gray comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie”, but with more glitz and modern...
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Bad Teacher (2011)
This generically titled film is about, you guessed it, a bad teacher. The only title more fitting would have been Bad Movie, though I suppose that might not be necessary, as any film where the...
Shrek 2 (2004)
A sheer delight from beginning to end, Shrek 2 manages to be even better than its now classic predecessor in scope and humor value. Whether or not the pop references and modern jokes will stand the...
There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Although their first two films gave the Farrelly Brothers the reputation as the kings of raunchy comedy, There’s Something About Mary shows that they could actually harness their penchant for gross gags into a romantic comedy...
Charlies Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
I’m not sure if there’s a need for debate as to whether the first Charlie’s Angels is better than the second, as film-making this superficial doesn’t really merit much thought or analysis, but I can...
Gangs of New York (2002)
Although Scorsese’s epic is full of symbolism and artistic flourishes which give the overall production an artificial feel, I suspect his vision of the America of yesteryear is perhaps a more accurate representation of...
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Continuing a trend for the year 2000, Charlie’s Angels introduces yet another big screen adaptation of a small screen television show. The TV series, known more for its stars and cheesy 70s style than for...
Shrek (2001)
With the exception of in-jokes taking jabs at family film industry leader Disney and their former monopoly in the animation industry, Shrek is a straight-forward, hip adventure. At the same time, while it may be derivative,...
A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
A Life Less Ordinary marks the third straight collaboration between director Danny Boyle, screenwriter John Hodge, and budding superstar Ewan McGregor, following on the heels of their critically acclaimed offbeat films, Trainspotting and Shallow Grave. It would...
Being John Malkovich (1999)
If, as Andy Warhol quipped, everyone is famous for 15 minutes, why does it have to also cost $200?! Perhaps the most original comedy to come out in the 90s, Being John Malkovich is another in...