NYC Film Critic

Roland Emmerich’s Anonymous makes the case that William Shakespeare wasn’t the author of his plays.  Fortunately (or unfortunately if you subscribe to the Oxfordian school of thought) it doesn’t make that case at all well.  Read my full review at TWoP by following the link below.

Anonymous: Full of Sound and Fury Signifying Nothing
Indie Snapshot: The Rum Diary, The Double, The Other F Word
Major Director Change-Ups
I Want My DVD
Attack the Block Exclusive Scene
TV on DVD
Pan Am Recap
American Horror Story Recap
Community Recap
Halloween Movies
’90s Animated Series That Deserve a Comeback
Stars That Should Have Stayed Forever Young

Hey, you know what movie is a lot of fun?  Paranormal Activity 3.  I’m not kidding.  The third installment in the hit horror franchise is the best of the series so far.  I explain why in my review over on TWoP, where I also rave about this week’s indie psychological thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene.  Follow the links below.

Paranormal Activity 3: Third Time’s the Charm
Indie Snapshot: Martha Marcy May Marlene, Margin Call, The Swell Season
Long Delayed Sequels
I Want My DVD
TV on DVD
American Horror Story Recap
Pan Am Recap
Best Movie Sword Fights
Documentary Directors Crossing Over to Fiction

Kick off your Sunday shoes–Footloose is back in theaters in a brand spanking new version. Directed by Craig Brewer and starring to very attractive professional dancers/amateur actors, this remake largely follows the same beat as its predecessor, but is entertaining (if not particularly profound) in its own right. And as remakes go, it’s a damn sight better than the remake of The Thing that’s opening today as well.  Read my reviews of both films, along with the rest of my TWoP content from the week, by following the links below.

Footloose and The Thing: A Tale of Two Remakes
Indie Snapshot: The Skin I Live In and Father of Invention
I Want My VOD
Remake Do’s and Don’ts
That Avengers Trailer
I Want My DVD
TV on DVD
American Horror Story Recap
Community Recap
Remaking ’80s Action Movies with Female Leads
Biggest Years of the Stars of The Big Year

George Clooney gets political in the new drama The Ides of March, which he co-wrote, directed and starred in.  It’s a well-acted, competently-made movie that nevertheless manages to be vaguely disappointing.  I discuss why in my review over at TWoP.  Follow the links below to check out this week’s content.

Decoding The Ides of March
Indie Spotlight: The Human Centipede II and Dirty Girl
George Clooney, Actor vs. George Clooney, Director
I Want My DVD
Robot Duels We Most Want to See
TV on DVD
Martin Scorsese’s George Harrison Doc
American Horror Story recap
Up All Night recap
Community recap