— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I consider myself a decently sophisticated intellectual. I enjoy great literature – actually I hate reading (unless it’s Ayn Rand or Dave Mustaine’s new biography). I enjoy art – damn, it seems that I’ve caught myself in another lie. Okay, on second[...]
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Under Review: ‘Eat, Pray, Love’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I think it has been becoming increasingly evident to the readers of It’s Just Movies that I’m an egotistical pig. This means a couple of things: People hate me, I have problems finding stable relationships, and I’m not in need of the “eat, pray, love”[...]
Under Review: ‘L’affaire Farewell’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Following a thorough read-through of Ayn Rand’s literary classic, “The Fountainhead,” a close friend and myself have been using the fictionalized tale of Howard Roark, a god-like architect who overcomes the struggles of the collective by remaining true to[...]
Under Review: ‘The Other Guys’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I’ll speak for the male population when I say that most of us wanted to become enforcers of the law at least once in our lives. It just seems like a rite of passage for a young man to dream of the loaded gun, the badge that shines ominously in […][...]
Tony Scott to Direct Mark Millar’s ‘Nemesis’
— by ROB COX — Until news surfaced yesterday of a movie adaptation for the Marvel/Icon comic “Nemesis,” I’d never heard of this title. Created and written by Mark Millar — the writer responsible for “Kick Ass” and “Wanted” — “Nemesis” reads like a dark-mirror versio[...]
Under Review: ‘Dinner for Schmucks’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I just concluded my reading of a several response discussion on the topic of Jay Roach’s “Dinner for Schmucks,” in which the original author stated that the film is “destined to be the meanest movie ever” because he believes that the plot is “just abo[...]
Under Review: ‘Inception’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Sometimes I wish I could just worm my way into certain people’s minds. Oh the mayhem that I would cause. Hell, I can see myself becoming either really rich, extremely acclaimed, or immensely hated – oh wait, I can’t be the last one as I’m already consider[...]
Under Review: ‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I don’t think I’ll ever understand the popularity of The Millennium Trilogy. I’ve always thought of it as the “Twilight” of middle-aged feminists. But then again, what do I know? I’m one of those American sloths who are too impatient to read the novel[...]
Under Review: ‘Cyrus’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Everyone needs a best friend, but not everyone can find that one person who’d stick with you through thick and thin. One such person is Cyrus, who is the main focus of Jay and Mark Duplass’ latest cinematic endeavor, “Cyrus.” The movie stars Jonah Hill as[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Once Fallen’
— by ROB COX — “Once Fallen” is the upcoming film from independent film maker Ash Adams. This production boasts an impressive ensemble comprised of several academy-award-nominated actors, including Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Taraji P. Henson and Peter Weller. Brian Presley, Sharon Gless[...]
Strange Things Afoot at Marvel Studios
— by BEN FOWLER — Marvel Studios has hired screenwriters Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer to pen a script for their spell-casting hero Doctor Strange. The screenwriters have previous experience working on the upcoming movies “Conan” and Jon Favreau’s “Cowbo[...]
Mutants Gathering for Registration in Vaughn’s X-Prequel
— by BEN FOWLER — The pupils for Matthew Vaughn’s mutant reboot/prequel/reimagining are starting to take their seats, and it’s an interesting collection of talent that is coming together for Marvel’s new take on Xavier and company. The first name that presents itself is the casting[...]
Under Review: ‘Toy Story 3’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Childhood. Just the word can ignite emotions — whether they be feelings of heartfelt nostalgia for “the simpler days” or immediate disdain for the immaturity and lack of control. Personally, I get a bit of both when recalling such a topic (which explain[...]