Movie Reviews for Washington D.C. and Denver, CO
by Bill Henry, Joe Barber and Friends
I have good news for those of you who feel that the recently ended writer’s strike has robbed you of another season on “24.” You can get your mile-a-minute action fix by heading to the movie theater and seeing “Vantage Point.” This solidly crafted thriller boasts a strong cast and a story telling device that keeps you engaged and involved. (more…)
Join the Washington, DC Film Society at its 16th Annual Party FUN-raiser, “AND THE WINNER IS…”! Cheer the stars with fellow film fans on Oscars Night! The fun starts Sunday, February 24, 2008 at our favorite locale, the Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse, (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA). Doors open at 6:00pm; the one-hour, pre-Oscar show begins at 7:00 p.m. More details here.
“Jumper,” from ‘Swingers” director Doug Liman, has the feel of a terrific novel that’s missing a chapter or three. This just released science fiction thriller offers the engaging outline of a very intriguing tale, but never quite gives you enough background to let you fully appreciate the drama that follows. (more…)
Acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh (”The Pillow Man,” “The Beauty Queen ofLeenane”) asks himself interesting questions before he begins to write. Before beginning the screenplay for his film, “In Bruges,” McDonagh posed this question:what happens to the stray bullets in action film ? That simple question led him-and us-to one of the quirkiest and most entertaining films to arrive in theaters in some time. (more…)
