While Hunger Games treats its death match like March Madness or the Super Bowl, the tournament in Battle Royale is a clandestine act of government desperation. more »
Apr 19, 2012
by Pat Brennan
in -man cave-
Or maybe our hearts collectively sing when Katniss’s arrow strikes its target because there are so few perfect successes in our own workaday and somewhat muddled lives. more »
Apr 9, 2012
by Chante Lasco
in -the studio-
Co-starring Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Ruldoph, and Chris O’Dowd (almost making it worthy of the title Bridesmaids 2), “Kids” uses a light touch to delve into the potentially heavily opinionated and ever-popular subject of child rearing. more »
Mar 29, 2012
by Patrick Brennan
in -man cave-
The least happy of them all is the titular character Sergeant Gerry Boyle (Brendan Gleeson), a self-destructive cop who would sooner take ecstasy, have a roll in the hay with some prostitutes, and drink at the pub than do any actual police work. more »
Mar 14, 2012
by Patrick Brennan
in -man cave-