The Spiderwick Chronicles
Film review by: Witney Seibold
In a lot of fantasy stories, the MacGuffin is an all-powerful machine or scroll or crystal or something, which the Bad Guy covets, and the Good Guy must protect. (more…)
300
300
Film review by: Witney Seibold
“300” was released a while back, and I’m just now getting around to seeing it. When it was playing, I was very, very resistant to seeing it because, well, it was a piece of crap. (more…)
In Bruges
In Bruges
Film review by: Witney Seibold
Bruges is a small tourist town in Belgium, boasting some of the best-maintained medieval architecture in all of Europe. It’s quiet and genial and pleasant place full of smiling inhabitants and quaint small-town character. Think of a more authentic version of Solvang, CA. (more…)
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Film review by: Witney Seibold
Cate Blanchett reprises her Academy Award-nominated role of Queen Elizabeth I in Shekhar Kapur’s follow-up film to his acclaimed 1998 hit. She’s nominated for another Academy Award this time too. I think because the Acedemy couldn’t think of any other women to nominate in 2007. (more…)
Cassandra’s Dream
Cassandra’s Dream
Film review by: Witney Seibold
I think Woody Allen needs to stay in England. (more…)
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Film review by: Witney Seibold
Michael Clayton is a “fixer” for one of the biggest and richest law firms in New York City. Whenever a lawyer or high-profile defendant does something stupid – a hit-and-run accident, a visit to a prostitute, a barfight, etc. – Clayton is asked to come in a clean up the mess. He hires off-site lawyers, keeps the offender calm, and generally uses his smarts and connections within the law-world (he was once an attorney himself) to keep things neat for his bosses.
Name That Script: Vivica A. Fox
Name That Script: Vivica A. Fox
A challenge met by: Witney Seibold, Based on an idea by Richard Ortiz and Artie Mora
The challenger: Richard Ortiz
The actress: Vivica A. Fox
The five films:
“Kill Bill”
“Idle Hands”
“Independence Day”
“Teaching Mrs. Tingle”
“Batman & Robin”(By the way: I hate you, Richard) (more…)
Name That Script: Max von Sydow
Name That Script: Max von Sydow
A challenge met by: Witney Seibold, Based on an idea by Richard Ortiz and Artie Mora
The challenger: Robert
The actor: Max von Sydow
The five films:
“The Seventh Seal”
“The Exorcist”
“Judge Dredd”
“Flash Gordon”
“Snow Falling on Cedars”
