Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, Adam Goldberg, Paula Patton, Libby Burgess
I'm a sucker for deja vu anything, even Hollywood - I find the whole idea of deja vu fascinating. So it's no surprise that I liked this movie. While there are a lot of pieces to put together, I just took the night off and watched it without trying to figure out how it all fit. I'm sure one could do that, but I just totally enjoyed the whole deja vu aspect and let the movie unfold. The actors were well chosen - even Val Kilmer as a porky civil servant was well cast - but Denzel should perhaps shake it up a bit with some different roles - his cop thing is starting to be a bit too familiar. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling,
David Strathairn, Billy Burke,
Rosamund Pike, Molly Adams
Two very good actors star in this battle of wits concerning a rich, sophisticated and brutal engineer and a young prosecutor on the rise into high power corporate law. One in the scene and the other desperately trying to break into it. It's my first glimpse of Gosling, no I haven't yet seen Half Nelson, and he is worth the price of admission. Hopkins is such a good actor that he's always a treat, yet one more go around as a brilliant, cunning villain is not a stretch for him. Added to that the predictable ending and the inclusion of Pike's totally unbelievable character and the movie was a dud. And, yes, I know why Pike's was there, but that minor plot point could have been made in any number of ways. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Imogen Poots, Mackintosh Muggleton
I had this movie on my most anticipated list for a long time and was careful to not listen or read reviews so I could see it fresh. Of course I heard the allusions to Iraq but went in clean and ready. What a disappointment. It was more infected, more blood and more rage, less plot, less character development, less interesting than 28 Days Later - and I didn't like that film. The acting, directing, camera work, lighting and music were very good but the story had so many missing bits that it was hard to imagine how it all connected. Who is Don, Carlyle's character? Why does he have access to absolutely everywhere in a military zone? How does he show up where he does throughout the movie when everything is so chaotic? And how old is the Army's chief medical officer? I don't know why these 28 movies are getting so much play when there are good movies out there. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas, Nora Zehetner, Noah Segan, Noah Fleiss
Hang on. Rian Johnson both writes and directs a wild ride of a high school loner who loses his girlfriend to the cool kids. But who's cool here? Brendan takes on all comers and walks through the weirdness with style and a lot of hip rap (that took me 2 watchings to get). With shades of Blue Velvet, the cast of characters will keep you riveted. Smart, fun, hip and original - a reason to support indy movies. The scene of Mom getting juice for the new kid brought back many happy memories. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Madame Bovary, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley Are any of us just who we appear? Or are we so layered that even those who know us well are not able to really see us? And, conversely, are we able to see others only through our own distorted vision? How exactly do people react when they are in pain and are they to blame? At what point in a life does one have to accept one's actions and take responsibility? If you can let go and become free of the past is that a good thing if it hurts others you've committed to? For more questions, watch this move. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston
Okay, they're not zombies because they're not dead but they're just as scary and deadly. Been hearing about 28 Weeks Later and since this came before it thought I'd better watch it first. But really it's just another zombie-esque movie with nothing new. Basically England is deserted because - well I won't go any further but if you've seen Night of The Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead or even Shaun of the Dead (okay little joke there) you know how this plays out. Whether you should see it before Weeks I'll let you know. Wow just looked at the reviews and it appears I'm all alone here. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah
Surprisingly delightful. I have never been a Will Ferrell fan but I enjoyed him here. Many comics attempt to bridge the gap from commedy to drama with varying degrees of success: Ferrell gets a solid B+ from me. I tried to sit through Talledega Nights but found it impossible, but I heard that STF wasn't bad. And it wasn't, I'll even go out on a limb and say it was good. For first time out in a dramatic role, I think Ferrell reined in his comedic side and pulled off a creditable performance. I found him completely believable in his role of tax man with a heart. Of course surrounding himself with Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gynenhall and Queen Latifa didn't hurt. Who knows maybe I'll start liking the guy's work. We'll see if Blades of Glory adds me to his fan base.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, Joe Pesci, Alec Baldwin, John Turturro
Strong performances from everyone in the cast, good story and well directed by Robert (my firends call me Bob, my good firends call me Robert) DeNiro. That Damon is really proving to be a major actor of our time. He's really, really good. I haven't clicked with Ms J. yet but she seems to be more than adequate as an acotr so it must be a matter of time. A stellar cast (Hurt, Crudup, Gambon, Hutton, et al) and DeNiro himself add some supportive umph giving the movie a solidness without weighing it down. It cuts to the thick of things and makes one glad we were never tapped to 'save' our country. What a screwed up world of whispers and secrets that really don't amount to much in the end. If only the countries would put their money and resources into good instead of evil think of where the world would be today. What a species we are. Those of us in that game and those of us who stand by apathically and let them play it deserve exactly what we're getting - the only problem is we're taking everything else down with us. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ann Margaret, Jon Favreau
Okay, I was sick that's why I watched it. While the world always needs another break-up movie did we need such a dumbed down one? Pretty much a blah fest- script, acting and humour. Not impressed with Vince Vaughn and while I think Jennifer Aniston could be a good comic actress she wasn't given much to work with. Not even a supporting character stood out - just beige all the way around. But, it didn't make me think or expend any emotional energy and that's a good thing when you're sick. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Al Gore, Mother Earth, Climate Change, Global Warming, Over Population
An excellent documentary about what we are doing to our home. The problems of air, water, and soil pollution, over population, and an arrogant attitude make us the worst thing on the planet. While I respect Mr Gore for creating this educational tool and working hard to get it the play that it does, I also have to wonder what he did for the environment while he was the second most powerful man in the world for 8 years? I also would like to pass along the most important thing that you can do to save the planet, and it's so easy that we can all do no matter what our age or gender, whether we are urban or rural, no matter what language we speak or what religion or politics we follow - be a vegetarian. That is the single most important thing you can do to save our planet. So next time you're dishing the big polluting corporations check your own plate and make a decision.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns
I like Edward Burns and I guess he played a small part in this movie because he needed a bit of cash. And Kate - did you think it would be a fun little picture? Can't think of any other reason any of the actors would be part of this project except that, oh yeah, this is the kind of schlock they do. Even as a light, fun, fanciful comedy this movie never gets started. Oh how cute that Amanda the wealthy LA woman who can't cry trades places with Iris who is a doormat for a slimeball. Oh, the fun in them taking delight/dismay in their new locations. Guess what, they meet men, guess what, they...you know what happens and that would have been okay if it would have be fun or cute but no such luck. I'd rather watch Borat. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Sacha Baron Cohen, Pamela Anderson, Ken Davitian, Alexandra Paul
I laughed til I cried, I was totally bored - those are the 2 extremes I heard from the reviewers about Borat. So, while it's not the type of film I would normally check out I had to. Well I laughed at one scene and for the rest I was totally bored. Like I said this is not my style of movie but I do have a lot of respect for Sacha Baron Cohen and what he does. I even have respect for Ms Anderson being part of the extravaganza. But the problem I have with this is - am I supposed to believe that the scenes aren't scripted or am I to realize it's a staged movie about his take of America? It's this confusion and the low humour that makes it not for me - but 600 million other viewers can't be wrong. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Ellen Page, Patrick Wilson, Sandra Oh, Jennifer Holmes
Gilbert John
This movie should come with a warning - hard hitting. Forget about that Hollywood tough guy action stuff this is the real thing and so is Ellen Page, watch for her in the immediate future. Oh yeah, she's Canadian! Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Charlie Hunnam
Critics are raving about this movie, the long takes alone have people loving it. I want to see it again because while I liked it, I can't say I loved it. Yes, of course except for Michael Caine - super-brilliant as always. Owen - very good and I'm a big fan of Hunnam, since Green Street Holligans, that it was good to see him again. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson
This movie has involved more conversations for me than any other for a long, long time. After watching it I tried to piece it all together, but still had some lingering questions. Later that night in bed I realized one of my missing pieces and I think I've got a handle on exactly what magic was really going on. Bale and Jackman were perfectly cast in their roles. Caine - well what can anyone say about him except that he's bloody brilliant in every movie he does. Bowie - a fun choice for Tesla. How much of that was true about Edison? I do have still a few questions about the Prestige that I'm going to email a British critic about and if you have some too send me an email. Great movie - highly recommend it.

Yes, No, Maybe: No!
Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Casey Affleck, Simon Alain, Blythe Danner
Really, really bad. Every single thing that this movie does with the two central characters and her parents is exactly how one should never act in life. Braff should check his scripts more carefully - maybe he wanted to shed his nice, if a little mixed up but in a totally cool way, image but this one just makes him look like the biggest jerk around. Everything about this movie was wrong. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Kirstin Dunst, Rip Torn, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Coogan, Judy Davis
People are really split on this film and I can see why. On one hand it's a fascinating look inside the decadence and theatrics of the bubble world of Versailles complete with stunning sets, costumes and rockin' music. On the other hand, after a half hour that got a little old and I would have liked something to sink my teeth into besides the sweets. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Russell Crowe, Albert Finney,
Abbie Cornish, Marion Cotillard, Archie Panjabi
Russell Crowe in a comedy, I don't think so - great dramatic actor yes but he's not good enough to do comedy - but wait a minute, what's this? he is that good. Well I'll be... A romantic comedy cooking up all the ingredients into a predictable, unbelievable, light, fun, and sweet movie. Just pour yourself a tumbler of wine, enjoy it for what it is and be happy. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Danny DeVito, Mischa Barton, Miranda Bailey, Liza Minnelli
Every once in awhile you come across some piece of art or entertainment that makes you smile and smile and smile. It was like that the first time I heard Jane Siberry and it's happened again with The Oh in Ohio. Parker Posey finds satisfaction in the new age the old fashioned way. A wonderful story about a woman who deals with her problem and from a combination of the good, the wacky and the universe providing finds that missing O and, of course, herself. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway,
Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt, Simon Baker, Stanley Tucci
There is only one reason to watch this movie - the great Ms Streep. I've said it before and I won't say it again but you know what I'm talking about. The rest of the film is the usual formulaic girl does wrong thing for good reason, gets caught up, loses boy and friends, crisis arises, girl gives head a shake...Tucci was kind of fun but the only other character I liked was Emily Blunt's Emily - hmmm, I never noticed that before - coincidence? Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Will Shortz, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole
Mike Mussina
A movie that contains as much drama, tension, and stars as a blockbuster and just when you think you know the ending - POW! - it throws you...no, I won't give it away. And did I mention - it's about crosswords. Who knew the world of crosswords was so exciting? Whether you stalk out the New York Times crosswords, even the Monday ones, or still finding your groove in those EZ Crosswords books you'll find inspiration from the minds in this movie. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini
Oh yeah! Take a deep breath before you go into this movie because you won't get another one for a long time. From the opening scene we realize this is not just another Bond movie: this is the Bond movie! Daniel Craig gives us the hottest Bond ever - buffed, dangerous and witty. The action scenes are amazing, the one liners smooth and the martinis may be shaken. Is it too long - not for me. Does the card game drag - no, it adds to the tension. This movie is so much fun that you'll be talking about it for weeks after. Can't wait to see it again. I'm a believer! Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No No No
Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Li Gong, Luis Tosar, Naomie Harris, John Ortiz
We got this by mistake and what a mistake it was. Not going to waste time going into what a piece of junk this movie is because that would be giving it too much of my time. I'm just writing this so that you don't have to go through what I went through. This is such a stinker that you'd think maybe you could get some laughs out of it but it's even beyond that. Colin Farrell is as pathetic as the movie - how did this guy ever make it as an actor. I saw this right before Casino Royale and what a study in contrasts. Don't waste your time on this and if you do don't blame me. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Catherine Keener, Joan Cusack, Frances McDormand, Jennifer Aniston
I watched this movie on a night that my mate and I were clearing a little air between us and I think that was a good space to be in for this film: a good character study of middle class angst that can remind us of traps in our own lives. But, really these women are upper middle class and while their situations were real enough they didn't fully elicit my sympathy. It was a funny mixture of appreciation of the relationships we have with friends and men and a frustration with a world of $75 face cream and $800 blouses. But I did find it worthwhile and for all those out there who care, I still think Jennifer Aniston could mature into a good actor like the rest of the cast.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe, Chrisopher Plummer
I was a bit sceptical about this after hearing a review that panned it. After seeing it I have to say that while I agree with his criticisms, Inside Man was a fun ride that kept you guessing. Exactly what these robbers are thinking? How exactly do they plan on getting out and what exactly are they interested in stealing? Don't worry that's not a plot spoiler it's right up front. I was a bit surprised that Inside Man was directed by Spike Lee since it's a bit mainstream for him. But some of the scenes are so obviously Lee that one wishes he does more mainstream to bring his consciousness to the masses. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Basinger
Eva Longoria, David Rasche
I like Michael Douglas, he's a very good actor but all his movies can't be hits. The Sentinel is a thriller that doesn't thrill. It is fun to see an older man in the lead character instead of a buffed young dude and I did like when they showed him running and getting out of breath - but that can't carry a movie whose plot is tired. (And why didn't Sutherland tell Longoria to ditch the heels as well.) Same movie as many other thrillers with new packaging. So if you're not doing much or you need a Douglas / Sutherland / Bassinger or Longoria fix by all means watch it. Just don't expect too much and you'll enjoy it just fine. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Naomie Harris, Bill Nighy, Geoffrey Rush
The love affair is over. Although I'll always love him for going gonzo and his other original characters, it's too much that I be asked to stand by Johnny Depp in PoTC Dead Man's Chest. I was wary, having heard some reviews, and this time I should have heeded the warnings. Oh was it bad - Depp created a parody of his Jack Sparrow parody and it was so over the top. Add to that Orlando Bloom - borrrring - and a plot that I can't even remember and you get me walking away. Too bad I missed Rush, but not even the promise of seeing him could make me stick around. The whole thing smelled to me of greed and a total lack of integrity - oh right, it's Hollywood. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Yes!
George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, Susan Allenback, Nicholas Art
Powerful. That Australian actor sure has it wrong about George Clooney - this guy knows what's going down and does something about it. This movie is amazing - and so are the cast, the direction, and, well, everything about this movie works. Clooney and Damon show us that they know how to choose movies that have meaning. It's one thing to read about how the world powers work, but it was a completely eye-opening experience for me to see it played out, even in a movie, the message was really brought home. If you haven't seen it yet, grab everyone you know and rush to see this film. It sets the standard for other films about how the world really works - or doesn't. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu
Stanley Tucci, Ben Kingsley
Fun ride. This thriller is set with a great cast and a good storyline that keeps you entertained and wondering. Slevin (Harnett) is mistakenly identified by gangsters too dumb to notice and mob bosses to creepy to care and set up to become a fall guy in a mob scenario that is really being organized by a hit man. Neighbour Lucy Liu plays amateur detective and sets out to solve the mystery her missing neighbour and brings a vitality to the movie that is balances perfectly the heaviness of the underworld. While I do agree with Ebert's well-founded criticisms about the movie, I was too busy enjoying being sucked in by it's stylishness and conceit to be much bothered by them. In this case ignore-ance is bliss. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Scarlet Johannsen, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen
We've been waiting for the Woody Allen film that returns us to his glory days. And what heady days they were - Annie Hall, Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters, etc. etc. I had heard that Scoop might be the one, but then heard differing views from some friends. I wrote my friends off as being too picky and kept my fingers crossed. Well, I've since apologized to my friends and the flame I hold to keep the light of Allen's new films alive dimmed a little more. Scoop follows amateur journalist Johannsen, who was out of her depth in this role, and her timid, unwilling accomplice Allen in tracking down a serial killer. Could it be the wealthy playboy Jackman who Johannsen is falling for? While some glimmers of Allen were visible and I even laughed out loud once, it was not enough to redeem the master. But, I'll go to his next film. He's still a god. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Leonard Cohen, Antony Hegarty, Beth Orton, Rufus Wainwright, Bono, Jarvis Cocker
I am as much in awe, respect and love with Leonard Cohen as the next person. That's why I'm so disappointed by this movie. It had no direction, atrocious lighting and whenever the mighty Cohen was talking I kept wishing for Elenor Wachtel. Performances were sketchy, (what happened with Nick Cave) with the exception of the artists listed above (Antony was riveting). Thinking that it was filmed in the early 90's I tried to cut it some slack but it was just made in 2005. No excuse for the bad production. I agree with everything in the linked review except that the writer obviously hasn't heard of the filmmaker Lian Lunson who is a she not a he. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers
Fionnula Flanagan, Graham Greene, Elizabeth Peña
Interestingly this movie is classed as an Action Comedy. It's the story of a woman who finds out that she is the father of a troubled teenager and sets about first saving herself and then trying to save both of them. Say what you want about TV but it has exposed people to other people who may not be the first people's idea of normal. Huffman is extremely impressive as a pre-op male transsexual who finds herself on a cross country road trip with her son a week before her operation. A solid movie that doesn't preach or moralize but tries to accept life as it is, with dignity and hormones. (Btw any movie with Graham Greene in it is good enough for us.) Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young, Kelly Reilly, Thelma Barlow, Christopher Guest
Just what you'd expect from Dame Dench and Hoskins, a delightful look at two people running a theatre - one a rich and spunky widow and the other a creative director. And even if it is a comedy, it makes a good point about young men going into battle. Although that point may be a bit innocent these days it is true that we send young men and woman into wars created by the old, usually for the benefit of the big (business). But I digress, when Dench and Hoskins get together their combined acting abilities add up to more than the whole and we are left with a sweet, sentimental comedy about the famous Windmill Theatre, it's operators, it's players and it's war time attitude "We Never Closed". Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Ruffalo, Richard Jenkins
Ever since The Upside of Anger I've liked Kevin Costner and forgiven him for that Dancing with Somethings movie. While this movie is no Upside it does have it's moments; mostly when MacLaine is in the scene - she's still got it. Aniston was good and I think she does comedy well, holding her own with MacLaine and Costner. This movie is what it is, not great, but watchable and good in parts. The story line is tried and true with no surprises and the comedy really comes from the actors and in that I think they do a good job with what they had to work with. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Brittany Murphy, Ron Livingston, Holly Hunter, Kathy Bates, Rashida Jones
Watching a movie geared for a younger audience means I cut it a bit of slack. That's why I think Little Black Book is worthwhile - for it's target audience. Prepared to think I knew how cute this would end up, I was pleasantly surprised to find cues that the story was taking a U-turn. It's good to see that movies are being written for 20 somethings about what's important in life, the extremes we can go to to make it what we want and not see what is really happening until it hits us square in the face. Still cute, this movie does pack a reality punch - if you're in your 20's. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torres
I think I'm the only person in the world who did not find this movie charming and romantic. Is it me or has the world gone mad? I did like the real time, I liked that it was scripted by the two stars and the director, I even liked the ending. What I didn't like was that, to me, the script didn't live up to being a movie. We all have incredible times of drama in our lives and, to me, this drama never came close to the real thing. I never felt connected and ultimately that's how I measure a movie. Give me Hannah and Her Sisters any day. That I get. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe
Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Lena Olin, Oliver Platt, Charlie Cox
A delightful movie. Ledger, Miller, Olin, Platt and the entire cast give great performances but it's Irons who steals the show. Ledger portrays the famous Casanova who's life expands when he meets Francesca Bruni. She is an independent woman betrothed to a rich man. She must marry him to save her family from debtors. Irons portrays Bishop Pucci who is in full inquisition mode searching for both the immoral Casanova and a heretic feminist philosopher. While delightful this movie does only get a Maybe because I found myself a little bored at times even with the lavish sets, music and acting. It's a fanciful tale that a family could watch together unless the idea of sex is not something you watch together, then you could choose one of those violent films that some people prefer to onscreen sex. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Mark Pellegrino
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener in movie about Truman Capote. It doesn't get any better. Capote, the movie, follows Capote, the man, while he writes his tour de force In Cold Blood. Both Hoffman and Keener are mesmerizing in their roles as Capote and his friend Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) as they travel to Kansas to research a story of a multiple murder for The New Yorker magazine. Capote charms the locals, interviews the killers and finds himself immersed in his version of the tragic story. Capote is forever changed by the experience. Moviegoers are forever changed by the insight in to a great writer's frame of mind. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Shelby Lynne
No matter what music you listen to you've heard of the man in black. Johnny Cash was cool. And beside him, as long as I listened to him, was the incredible June Carter - I had no idea how incredible. This is the story of Mr Cash from farm boy to messed up addict to June Carter's love and Mr Cool. Reese Witherspoon was fantastic as June Carter and deserved the awards. And if Capote hadn't been made this year then Joaquin Phoenix would have picked up the awards for best actor. He was perfect as Johnny Cash. His acting, singing and presence would have made the man proud. Phoenix will win the big one - he's that good. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Jack, Meg
Did you read that cast? That's just the beginning of this totally off-the-wall film. Vignettes of scenes concerning, duh, coffee and cigarettes. Directed by Jim Jarmusch (this movie is funny where his Broken Flowers sure was not) this movie is a perfect blend of everyday life focusing on two of our culture's addictive obsessions. Watch for the many continuity errors: items disappear, cigarette packs move and coffee and cigarette levels change throughout the movie but no matter it's just part of the overall quirkiness of this movie. The scenes are simple and understated, the effect very funny and smart. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Jason Schwartzman
It started not too badly but took a turn and dove straight into cliche and mediocre. Nicole Kidman is awful - she can't help it that's the way it was written. Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine add some spark but as minor roles they can't carry off the entire movie. And let's just say I'm no big fan of Will Ferrell. The chemistry between him and Kidman is well below zero. The only thing worthwhile in this movie is the music. Witch songs show up throughout the movie - at least those bring a smile. And Kristin Chenoweth manages to make the scenes with Kidman a little bit of fun. But silly songs and supporting actors do not a watchable movie make. Skip it. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Bill Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Sharon Stone, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange, Tilda Swinton
What a waste of good talent. Tries to emulate what Bill Murray did in Lost in Translation but misses the boat entirely. We are to believe that the guy who can't get up off the couch is a Don Juan? That women would flock to his - what - charm, personality, track suit? And come on, that Lolitta thing was really pathetic. If you like lots of shots of airplanes and insides of rented cars, get this movie otherwise skip it. But don't believe me, all the critics say this is an inspired movie, a great paring of Murray and director Jim Jarmusch. If you think it's a good movie perhaps you can explain it to me, I'm ready to be educated. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes
John Malkovich, Dougray Scott, Ray Winstone, Lena Headey, Chiara Caselli
What began in the Talented Mr Ripley continues in his game. While I think Malkovich is a good choice to take over as an older Ripley, his character seems to have grown through the tragic and conflicted Ripley that Damon portrayed. I liked the movie for the black comedy - "Hold my watch, because if it breaks, I'll kill everyone on this train", and the voyeuristic thrill of watching how a person with no conscience is able to sustain a marriage, be considerate and enjoy happiness. Or does a conscience exist after all?
The movie has its problems, perhaps due to the director leaving and Malkovich having to step in but overall I feel Malkovich leads us through with his villainous charm. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Amy Adams, Embeth Davidtz, Allesandro Nivola, Scott Wilson, Benjamin McKenzie
I heard the critics liked this movie so I was prepared to like it but, as with Broken Flowers, what were they thinking? Suppressed drama, wonderfully tentative - I don't think so. Dull, selfish and indulgent - I think so. The only bright light was Amy Adams as the pregnant sister-in-law and in the background Scott Wilson as the father brought some depth and warmth to the story. Other than that this movie was a total washout - it was hard to imagine liking any of these characters except for the 2 mentioned. The story of big urban city returning home to small rural town is a much more poignant, awkward, tense and joyful experience that this movie could hope to portray. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside
I've heard about this movie for a long time. I was a bit concerned that it would be too depressing. I had no idea what it was about and for most of the movie I was totally in the dark and totally fascinated. It was absolutely wild. It was also terrific, as in intense, tremendous, fantastic and terrifying. I have a weakness for psychological thrillers and throw a mystery on top of that and I'm in movie heaven. Bale does a superb job as the delusional machinist and Leigh is her usual amazing self. I like to watch movies that I know will be good but don't know anything about the story. This was one of those times and I highly recommend this movie. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: Yes!
Timothy Treadwell, Werner Herzog, Franc G. Fallico, Amie Huguenard
Timothy Treadwell was a man who felt more at home in the wilderness with grizzlies and foxes than surrounded by people. For thirteen years Treadwell lived amongst his friends the animals not as a scientist, or researcher but as one of them. Was he a lost modern man looking for acceptance? Have millions of people learned about the plight of grizzly bears and other animals because of him? Did he cross a line, a line put up by scientists, natives, researchers and logical people? Herzog's fascinating documentary gives you the story according to Treadwell's own video recordings and others close to or aware of Treadwell's mission. If you see one documentary this year make it this one. Read a movie review.

Yes, No, Maybe: No
Jim Carrey, Téa Leoni, Alec Baldwin, Richard Burgi, Luis Chavez, Angie Harmon
I waited for the fun to start but it never did. Actually I stopped waiting for anything funny to happen early in the movie. This remake of the 1977 Dick and Jane falls into a downward spiral just as it's character do. With it's slapschtick, stupid costume comedy and cutesy scenes it bombed big time. When Carey is on screen doing his hilarious body sketches and a smile doesn't even come to your face, you know things aren't going well. So, if you get downsized out of your job and robbed by your bosses what's the answer? Get back on your feet by doing a bit of robbing of your own - yeah that's funny. I prefer the Weeds answer but I'm not writing movies. Skip this one, unless you're sick and have watched everything else in the house - at least it'll put you to sleep. Read a movie review.