Author: coolpapae
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Corner Gas, Episode 31: Harvest Dance
The Writers – Brent Butt and Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Hank has a girlfriend named Heather. Problem is, it looks like she may be from Woolerton (spit). Lacey is perplexed that no one invited her to the annual Harvest Dance. Brent and Oscar try to avoid having to eat Emma’s jelly salad.…
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The Office: Episode 166 – Work Bus
Written by Brent Forrester Directed by Bryan Cranston A brief synopsis – Convinced that the building is unsafe, Dwight brings in a bus…to work in. Jim tries to soothe things over with Pam. Nellie wants to adopt. The best line – Jim (to Dwight): Really? Smirking? Dwight: What can I say? I love justice. You forced me to…
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Forgotten Gem: Déjà Vu is pure, delightful hogwash
Déjà Vu – 2006 Director Tony Scott Starring Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, Paula Patton, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Goldberg Screenplay Bill Marsilii, Terry Rosso When I discovered that Tony Scott had taken his own life, I felt conflicted. He had directed some of the most overrated pulp (Top Gun, Days of Thunder, Man on Fire) I had…
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Girl In Progress: It’s all been done
Girl In Progress – 2012 Director Patricia Riggin Starring Eva Mendes, Matthew Modine, Cierra Ramirez, Patricia Arquette, Eugino Derbez, Kendall Cross Screenplay Hiram Martinez “So help me, I will set you on fire, girl.” Above is one of the opening lines between mother Grace (Mendes) and her daughter Ansiedad (Ramirez) in the coming of age flick Girl In Progress.…
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Dark Shadows: Tim Burton is strange, but still knows how to cash in
Dark Shadows – 2012 Director Tim Burton Starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, Jackie Earle Haley, Johnny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, Bella Heathcote, Gulliver McGrath, Alice Cooper, Christopher Lee Screenplay Seth Grahame-Smith based on the TV show by Dan Curtis Anyone who’s seen Beetlejuice will instantly recognize a family dynamic demonstrated in the early part…
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Corner Gas, Episode 30: Slow Pitch
The Writers – Brent Butt & Andrew Carr Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Everyone is getting ready for the big game. Oscar is angling to be 3rd Base coach. Lacey has a meeting that threatens her perfect attendance. Hank refuses to break in the glove he got for Christmas. Wanda is trying to play “dry.”…
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Corner Gas, Episode 29: The Air Show
The Writers – Paul Mather and Kevin White Director – Wendy Hopkins A brief synopsis – Lacey gets a load from the town for not knowing about the Air Show, and then staying open for it. Brent’s station is shut down as they work on a “level 5” hazard, which gives him time to watch as Hank starts…
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October Baby is a picture of grace within a cracked rear view
October Baby – 2011 Director Andrew and Jon Erwin Starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, John Schneider, Jennifer Price, Jasmine Guy, Chris Sligh, Robert Amaya, Shari Rigby, Tracy Miller Screenplay Cecil Stokes, Jon Erwin “This is who you are…” There is a point in October Baby when Hannah (Hendrix) has entered the place where her birth mother works. It…
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Samuel L. Jackson is The Samaritan: Need I say more?
The Samaritan – 2012 Director David Weaver Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Wilkinson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga, Gil Bellows, Aaron Poole, Debra Kara Unger Screenplay Weaver and Elan Mastai Iris: “I can’t remember the last time I did something I was proud of.” Foley: “I know what you mean.” Foley (Jackson) is a grifter, who did 25…
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The Five-Year Engagement is a little long, but it’s alright
The Five-Year Engagement – 2012 Director Nicholas Stoller Starring Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Mindy Kaling Screenplay Stoller and Segel Statements: The questions are meant to be read while watching the film. One really should watch this film. Questions: Why is it that obscure Van Morrison songs show up in hip romantic comedies?…
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 