All Entries in the "Paul Peterson" Category
‘Tis the season to name top 10 Christmas movies
Tis the season to debate whether it’s Christmas or The Holiday Season, depending on which politically correct manifesto we’re reading from, but there’s no controversy that can keep me from squeezing out another Top 10 list. Originally I thought we could just reprint the old one but I thought it might be interesting to see […]
Thor 2 a bit of a snore but it’s fine, really
The second installment of the Hunger Games is thundering along and even with a 50 per cent drop off, it’s huge. Meanwhile, back on Odin, the second installment of Thor walks loudly and carries a big hammer. Recognizing that the next time Hollywood has an original idea it will be the first time, I have […]
Hunger Games good food for the eyes
When the first Hunger Games came out, I knew nothing about it but the hype. I was excited at the potential profit it represented but it just seemed like another in a series. I did hear from a few people whom had read the books that it was a great series but it’s always a […]
Captain Phillips the must-see movie of this year
Wow. That’s my thumbnail sketch of Captain Phillips. Wow You come out of that movie emotionally sore. Is it blasphemy to say you’re not a huge Tom Hanks fan? He’s the Tea Party’s Denzel Washington. Always earnest, always steady, once in awhile dark. So some of his roles have seemed tedious to me. Not this […]
Amazing moments made me fall for Gravity
So, I was watching the first digital projector in the Peterson empire. Yes, we are slowly coming into this century – kicking and screaming and begging for spare change – but it’s happening. So we fired up Gravity, the new film from Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris. In theory, we were just going […]
Just in time for Halloween: The 10 scariest movies about horrible humans doing evil and vile things
Well, Halloween is upon us and what better time for a repeat of a classic column? Ok that’s taking liberties, but it is a column from the yesteryear’s file. I went through it and tried to decide if there were any new movies that needed to be included and the short answer is not really. […]
Cloudy, with a chance of good rentals to come
So as much as I like Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2, I just can’t find a way to stretch it into a full column. It really is a delightful little animated jewel, although it doesn’t have the same adult appeal that I think we’ve gotten used to thanks to Dreamworks, and Pixar et […]
The Butler – worth the watch
Quality, like water, will always find its own level. The Butler opened to a huge American audience and at first glance seemed to be an American phenomena, however it’s such a good film it crossed over. Starring Forest Whitaker, who won an Academy Award for The Last King of Scotland, (and deserved it hands down), […]
Some pretty good flicks in summer’s rear view mirror
Well, summer is once again in the rear view mirror and so a wrap up column seems to be in order. No cynics, it has nothing to do with the fact that there are no movies worth a second glance right now. Well, maybe a touch. It was a busy summer, especially from the point […]
Elysium – dumb name, good movie
I’ve never been a huge Matt Damon fan. He’s an average actor. Outstanding in Good Will Hunting and adequate in all of those Bournes. He’s one of those actors who can be interesting in a role if the material is good. Luckily Elysium is exactly that. Good material. It just has a stupid name. Set […]
