Knights of the Round Table, Part One: Ioan Gruffudd

Sure, I know that Ioan Gruffudd is not new to many audiences, but I was never really interested in the Horatio Hornblower series. I’ve seen a movie or two, and I remember thinking that the lead actor was quite appealing and charming. But it never stuck with me. His face was always vaguely familiar, but [...]

New Discovery: Patrick Wilson

One of the great joys in being a film fan is discovering “new” actors. The newest discovery is Patrick Wilson, whom I saw in the role of Lt. Col. William Travis in The Alamo. Even with all of the star power in the movie, this new face shone above the likes of Dennis Quaid and [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 8: 13 GOING ON 30

July 16th at Movies Seven, Sherman, TX (ticket price: $1.00)
I love Jennifer Garner, both in her big-time Alias gig, and from the first role I ever saw her in — Hannah on Felicity. Her performance in 13 Going On 30 is pure joy. And I can’t think of another actress [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 7: KING ARTHUR

July 9th at Cinemark Town Center, Sherman, TX
King Arthur was probably my most anticipated film of the summer. At the top with The Bourne Supremacy, but in a completely different category. For me, the legends of Camelot are wondrous, and to have Clive Owen cast in the title role is [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 6: VAN HELSING

July 8th at Movies Seven, Sherman, TX (price of ticket: $1.00)
First let me say, I was apprehensive about seeing this film because I don’t do horror and I prefer to not be frightened. pause a beat HAHAHAHA!!! You know there’s something terribly wrong when the best [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 5: THE ALAMO

July 7th at Movies Seven in Sherman, TX (ticket price: $1.00)
I had high hopes for this film during pre-production, and with Ron Howard and Russell Crowe attached, I was really looking forward to it. When it changed hands, I didn’t view it as the end of the line, but I [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 4: SPIDER-MAN 2

July 4th at Cinemark in McKinney, TX
Spider-Man holds a dear place in my heart; my friend Nate spent a full year giving me the comic book backstory for the character, so when I saw the first film in 2002, I was completely enamored. I loved knowing some of the history behind [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 3: THE TERMINAL

June 27th at Cinemark Town Center, Sherman, TX
With the exception of Ladykillers, Tom Hanks delights me in virtually everything he does. On my top 25 favorite films of all time sits That Thing You Do, so that might help anyone understand where I come from. I’m just a huge fan. The Terminal [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 2: TWO BROTHERS

June 25th at Cinemark in McKinney, TX
I had a slight interest in this film prior to its release, but had no urgent plans to rush out upon its release. I was already planning to spend time with Kolby and Dylan over the weekend, and upon further thought decided this would be the [...]

Summer Film Series – Vol. 2, No. 1: WALKING TALL

June 9, 2004, at Movies Seven in Sherman, TX
In the past, nothing could get me to a film starring “The Rock”. But then Neal McDonough got involved and everything changed.I’ve never seen the original Walking Tall (I make no apologies), and I might never have seen this remake had it not been for McDonough, but [...]