Yes, 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' is as good as everyone says

Thanks to my colleague Deidre for recommending it. Trailer:

'Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay' trailer awesome

At first glance, the first Harold & Kumar film looked it would suck out loud.

But it didn't.

In fact it was downright hilarious.

Now the trailer for the new Harold & Kumar film has arrived.

And it looks like the new H & K will be a riotous raunch fest.

Keep an eye out for a cameo by Howard Stern show writer, Richard Christy!

Trailer is R-rated, NSFW:

Control: Loved it, still love Joy Division

What can I say about the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic except it is awesome?!

The cast is stellar and the music performances are ace.

The storyline is compelling and while the outcome is predictable, it's a bittersweet experience getting to the end.



It's amazing how records such as "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer" still sound so fresh and vital 25+ years after the fact.

And the cinematic story of Joy Division, "Control," is equally as stunning as the band's two legendary albums.

Year of the Dog: Sad, touching, depressing

I watched "Year of the Dog" this weekend. It was very much like my friend said it was: depressing.

Still, it's a worthwhile film and Molly Shannon is downright awesome in it.

This is a movie for everyone who likes animals more than they do people.

The trailer doesn't do the film justice, so here's a quick clip:

McG's movie pick: 'Mr. Brooks' surprisingly good thriller

In my list of top actors, Kevin Costner is somewhere near the bottom of the list, categorized with other actors I'm totally indifferent about.

Yet, I heard rave reviews for his performance in 'Mr. Brooks.'

Along with help from the masterful William Hurt, Costner carries the film, transforming a potentially awful premise for a film into a taught, supsense-filled flick.

Sure, actress Demi Moore brings absolutely nothing to the table and Dane Cook is like a third-generation clone of Mark Ruffalo.

But the supporting actors do just enough to get by, while Costner carries the whole film.

Usually a film such as 'Mr. Brooks' loses steam about 2/3 of the way through. Thanks to Costner and Hurt, the film manages to almost cross the finish line with integrity intact.