Zatoichi: Better as a “Beat” Takeshi movie than as a Zatoichi movie. As a Zatoichi film it fails for one obvious reason- a lack of Shintaru Katsu in the title role. Much of the charm of the original Zatoichi series … Continue reading →

Easy Rider: There’s a lot that is really goofy about this movie. The thing is, there are scenes of complete brilliance and an unparalleled ending that manage to completely overshadow any such rough edges. A true classic of a film … Continue reading →

Ghost in the Shell 2 – Innocence: I was never a huge fan of the first film. This? I watched it twice. Just a killer film- great action, crazy eye candy, and a plot just coherent enough to be followed … Continue reading →

Stoked – The Rise and Fall of Gator: All things being equal this was a very standard documentary. Things aren’t equal of course and since I rode this guy’s board once (didn’t everyone?) I thought this was outstanding. With his … Continue reading →

Epidemic:Lars von Trier… Watch my film geek cred go up two points. Am I really qualified to comment on this film after only one viewing? Is it enough to say that it was “glacially slow and really fucking weird” and … Continue reading →