Pirates Of The Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest

I just got back from a special pre advanced pre screening of what could possibly be this summer’s biggest movie of the summer! Yo ho, yo ho! That’s right – I saw Pirates Of The Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest and I have an early review with the scoop just for my listeners of The Popcorn Journal!

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Failure To Launch

While watching “Failure To Launch” I suddenly wondered if the filmmakers knew what kind of movie they were making. The scenes that triggered these thoughts were the ones that featured wild animals viciously attacking some of the characters. It is kind of like your average romantic comedy meets “Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course.”

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V For Vendetta

Before I review “V For Vendetta” I would like to formally announce that the film’s title does not have the word “is” in it. I have heard many people in the media falsely refer to the movie as “V Is For Vendetta.” That is not nearly as bad as some of the same folks talking about Nicholas Cage’s “Lord Of The Wars” or Steve Martin’s “Showgirl,” but it is still just as annoying.

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The Shaggy Dog

It would not be too difficult for me to insult “The Shaggy Dog.” It is, after all, this year’s “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo.” On the other hand, “The Shaggy Dog” is a family film – made for families by the experts at Disney. Said experts may be losing their credibility, but at least they aren’t losing their jobs.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 8 – Finding Nemo

The Popcorn Journal presents the eighth installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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She's The Man

Amanda Bynes is not exactly perfect in her role as a girl who disguises herself as a guy in “She’s The Man.” However, had the flick starred anyone else it would have been far less entertaining.

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Find Me Guilty

Generally, I do not take to courtroom dramas. Having admitted that, even though I am not a huge fan of “Find Me Guilty,” I will say that it is among the more tolerable courtroom dramas. The reason for this is simple: it has a heavy dose of comedy.

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The Hills Have Eyes

I normally adore horror flicks. That would explain what could have only been dubbed as my unbridled anticipation for “The Hills Have Eyes.” After having seen it, I regret my eagerness since, as it turns out, “The Hills Have Eyes” is the worst of the recent blood-showers by a mile.

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UltraViolet

“UltraViolet” packs quite a punch, albeit a rather familiar one, until the halfway point. The first half of the action flick features a heart-racing, nonstop chase. The second half puts a quick end to this and the holes in the plot enable the entire movie to fall apart.

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Final Destination 3

It really says something about a person when he constantly questions the logic in a movie about teenagers that get killed off one by one in terrifyingly gruesome ways. However, believe me when I say that “Final Destination 3” has some fairly significant flaws in common sense.

Perhaps it is because I admire the horror series so much that these inconsistencies got on my nerves but they are still there. Then again, they don’t hurt the movie in the least. Like the previous two, this installment still serves up the most fun you’ll ever have in a horror movie.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 7 – Chocolat (cont.)

The Popcorn Journal presents the seventh installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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Don't Come Knocking

There is a scene during “Don’t Come Knocking” in which, upon request, Jessica Lange’s Doreen explains to Tim Roth’s Sutter the complex differences between home fries, hash brows, and boiled reds. This is both the highlight and lowlight of the motion picture.

Such describes the subtly peculiar nature of the entire flick.

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Game 6

Chances are you haven’t heard of the new film “Game 6.” It’s likely to stay that way, too.

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Dirty

“Dirty” is grittier version of “Training Day.” In the case of “Dirty,” grittier is not an improvement but more of a distraction. Still, for moviegoers willing to wait a while, “Dirty” has enough style to make it stand on its own two feet.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 6 – Chocolat

The Popcorn Journal presents the sixth installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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Aquamarine

Last year I was ridiculed by a number of my college peers for giving high remarks to the family flick “Ice Princess.” It was difficult, but I stood firmly behind my critique. Now, I must prepare myself for a similar ordeal for my review of “Aquamarine.” In other words… I loved it.

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16 Blocks

“16 Blocks” is a very stop-and-go motion picture. Throughout the first three-quarters of the film, the action is sporadically placed in a timely fashion preventing you from becoming overwhelmed or bored. Then, just when you think the ending is going to explode with full-force, the writers decide to stop everything and conclude the flick with reason rather than action. Rationale does not make for a very good climax.

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Doogal

“Doogal” does not warrant a theatrical release. Moreover, it doesn’t even deserve a direct-to-DVD release. There will be no theme parks based on the new computer-animated flick nor will kids cry out for tie-in merchandise like plush dolls or clothing.

“Doogal” belongs on Saturday morning television.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 5 – Cellular (cont.)

The Popcorn Journal presents the fifth installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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The 1st Annual Golden Kernel Awards

The 78th Annual Academy Awards hit the airwaves on March 6, 2006. Instead of giving you a list of who I think will win (or better yet, should win) of those nominated for Oscars, I present to you my own award show, my own collection of fourteen categories, my personally selected nominees, and my very carefully hand-picked winners. Welcome to The 1st Annual Golden Kernel Awards!

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Night Watch

The new horror fantasy “Night Watch” is like Thanksgiving for your eyes.

I try my best to stay away from peculiar things like what I just said, but I feel that of all times, the abnormal line fit. I kid you not, “Night Watch,” which is the first installment of an epic trilogy of films from Russian director Timur Bekmambetov, is the ultimate visual feast. The inventive special effects rival those of most American summer blockbusters.

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