Hotels are a fascinating dichotomy. In their erection, they symbolize a cohesive permanence, while each of their subdivided quarters represents separation and temporality – momentary domiciles with perfunctory furnishings and individual use accoutrements like soaps, shampoos, and mouthwashes. Used once these items are thrown away. Used for a day, each room is inhabited and abandoned, like a […]

 

 

It’s our first week at the pair of swashbuckling Snow Whites coming this year, which will raise the obvious question: who’s the better evil Queen, Julia Roberts or Charlize Theron? It’s also our chance to see the Australian Perseus battle the titans once again, this time with more Liam Neeson and an ominously slow speaking Ralph Fiennes. […]

 

 

The third week in January appears to be all about kicking a little ass. I suppose Contraband started the trend last week as the lone exception to the horror movie flood of early January, but this week seems to be all about violence and redemption. Haywire: First of all, you’ve got to love the preview: classical music plays […]