Alatriste by Agustín Díaz Yanes (Review) Proof yet again that even the biggest budget can’t save a film if it’s lacking a solid storyline and well-developed characters. Aug 19, 2022 Movies
Howl’s Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) This may be my least favorite Studio Ghibli film to date. Sep 4, 2005 Movies Anime
Gunner Palace by Michael Tucker, Petra Epperlein (Review) The film presents a perspective on the Iraq war that is far removed from the talking heads. May 30, 2005 Movies
Gunga Din by George Stevens (Review) I can see how the film would be epic at the time but it’s hard to look past the film’s dated-ness and timely flaws. May 28, 2005 Movies
Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen (Review) Das Boot is a story of humanity struggling to retain dignity and honor while facing the horrors of war. Jan 2, 2004 Movies
The Tin Drum by Volker Schlöndorff (Review) A disturbing movie because we expect to see innocence and childhood, but instead find corruption and sin. Jan 2, 2004 Movies
Purple Butterfly by Lou Ye (Review) Purple Butterfly is often an arresting and breathtaking film but also a frustrating film to watch as well. Sep 21, 2003 Movies
Macross Zero, Episode 1 by Shōji Kawamori (Review) Even if you finish the episode a little confused on the plot (and you will), you’ll still be blown away by the episode’s visuals. Jun 26, 2003 Anime
Blind Spot: Hitler’s Secretary by André Heller (Review) How you feel about Ms. Junge comes from your own impressions of her and her words. Mar 17, 2003 Movies
Enigma by Michael Apted (Review) I can’t speak to its historical accuracy but as far as mysteries and puzzles go, Enigma’s topnotch. Jan 6, 2003 Movies
Grave of the Firelies by Isao Takahata (Review) To be honest, I don’t think I want to meet a person who could watch this film and not be moved by the plight of Seita and Setsuko. Dec 14, 2002 Anime
No Man’s Land by Danis Tanovic (Review) A sometimes humorous, but more often scathing look at the Serb-Bosnian conflict. Jul 19, 2002 Movies
Full Metal Jacket by Stanley Kubrick (Review) I often describe this film as disturbing, but not for the normal reasons. Oct 3, 2001 Movies
Macross II: The Movie by Kenichi Yatsuya, Kenichi Yatagai (Review) If you’ve got a few spare bucks and two hours to kill, Macross II might be worth a rental. Sep 2, 2001 Movies Anime