Stand Up Guys
Simply stated, don’t pass up the extraordinary pleasure of seeing Al Pacino and Christopher Walken embrace their roles as gentlemen walking into the sunset. Which is a reminder to hunt down Mr. Walken… Continue reading
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Identity Thief
I haven’t liked something that was so fundamentally flawed since I was forced to back Hubert Humphrey for President in 1968. Rating: While it is one of those films that can be seen… Continue reading
Side Effects (2013)
If you are taking any type of medication for depression, don’t use a sharp knife to chop up a salad if standing near a spouse. Rating: Though it matters not where or when… Continue reading
Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013 – Animation
Having just had the opportunity to see all five nominated films, a number of them stand out.
Commentary by Hammerle
Look, I clearly know that most of us share the same feeling about our representatives in Washington today. The mindless stance taken by so many of them has resulted in a large percentage… Continue reading
Quartet (2012)
Both The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Quartet teach simple lessons. Life is all about the ride, so why quit hunting for an adventure when you turn 70? Rating: Can be seen on… Continue reading
A Royal Affair
This is a radiant film that blends intelligence, sex and power. Good guys may die hard, but it still amounts to a noble ride. Rating: See it on a big screen, as it… Continue reading
Warm Bodies
My grandson, Conner, and I decided to tell my foreign exchange student, Thamer, to see this film. In helping him adjust to American girls from his Saudi experience, impersonating a loving zombie may… Continue reading
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
If Hansel and Gretel would have realized who their mother was, Hansel would never have said, “The only good witch is a dead witch.” Rating: Really should be seen in a movie theater… Continue reading
