Way Too Late February 9, 2015 Tim Harnett

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The Illusionist

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I was 19 when I first became aware of twin films. Two movies, with similar themes, written and released by two different studios in the Continue Reading →

Way Too Late February 2, 2015 Tim Harnett

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Interstellar or Why This Movie is More Enjoyable Than 2001

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Warning: this post contains opinions. If I have a movie manifesto, it’s this: I watch movies to be entertained with intriguing characters and a compelling Continue Reading →

Way Too Late January 26, 2015 Tim Harnett

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Back to the Future, Part III

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Part I here Part II here The third movie of a trilogy never gets any respect. At best your movie is a mildly satisfying (if Continue Reading →

Way Too Late January 19, 2015 Tim Harnett

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Back to the Future, Part II

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Part I here Part III here There’s an old adage among novelists: you have an eternity to write your first novel and 6 months to Continue Reading →

Way Too Late January 12, 2015 Tim Harnett

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Back to the Future

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Part II here Part III here Between 1985 and 1989 I think I watched 7 movies: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Back Continue Reading →

Way Too Late January 5, 2015 Tim Harnett

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Heart-Shaped Box

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One of my favorite things about discovering good art (whether that’s movies, music, or games) is when good art leads me to more good art. Continue Reading →

Way Too Late December 22, 2014 Tim Harnett

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Tusk

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Never before has a film stirred up this many emotions. Giddiness at the amazing dialogue, astonishment at the strong, solid acting, unease in regards to Continue Reading →

Way Too Late December 15, 2014 Tim Harnett

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Paycheck

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Was 2003 the year Ben Affleck hit rock bottom? While Affleck has been on a recent tear (for examples, see this Wikipedia list) and landed Continue Reading →

Way Too Late November 24, 2014 Tim Harnett

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Mars Attacks! …but No One Cares

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In 1996, Tim Burton thought making a movie based on bubble-gum cards was a good idea, showing the world why there should never be a Continue Reading →

Way Too Late November 17, 2014 Tim Harnett

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Good Day Sunshine

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Danny Boyle has said he’s not making another sic-fi movie. Good thing he gave us this one.  I’d forgotten Chris Evens was in Sunshine. I watch and Continue Reading →

Way Too Late November 3, 2014 Tim Harnett

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

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On second thought let’s not go to the galaxy; it is a silly place. It’s a tale as old as 1978: man escapes Earth just Continue Reading →

Way Too Late October 20, 2014 Tim Harnett

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Savage Lucy

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Too many plot holes and logic leaps prevent this movie from being as entertaining as advertised. First things first. The film’s premise? That you only Continue Reading →