Thursday, April 23

Bolt

Director: Byron Howard & Chris Williams

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397892/

Review: A very funny and enjoyable film that doesn't stick with you, but will still entertain.

Go see it if: You want some fun entertainment without a challenge.

And if you liked: The Incredibles, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Shrek

Crash

Director: David Cronenberg

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115964/

Review: A very bizarre and disturbing film that peters out towards the end but still features some very original ideas and sequences.

Rent it if: You have a strong stomach.

And if you liked: eXistenZ, Eastern Promises, Irreversible

Check this out: Crash

Sunday, April 19

Shallow Grave

Director: Danny Boyle

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111149/

Review: A brilliantly written and tense thriller that keeps you constantly guessing.

Rent it if: You can handle some violence and haunting atmosphere.

And if you liked: Dead Man's Shoes, Trainspotting, Night of the Living Dead

Thursday, April 16

Network

Director: Sidney Lumet

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074958/

Review: Fascinating look into the cynicism of television with some excellent performances.

Rent it if: You're curious about how TV networks REALLY work.

And if you liked: The Conversation, Videodrome

Friday, April 10

The Wicker Man (2006)

Director: Neil LaBute

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450345/

Review: Utterly hilarious and genuinely stupid.

Rent it if: You want to see Nicolas Cage punch some women.

And if you liked: Face/Off

Check this out: The Wicker Man