Zachary Leeman

Adam Sandler is loved and treasured by modern mainstream audiences becauseof his wholesome roles in films like “50 First Dates” and “Mr.Deeds.” Though relying on PG-13-level humor, these films and manyother Happy Madison productions bring a true heart to the

The trailer for “2 Days in New York,” starring Chris Rock and actress/director Julie Delpy, has arrived online. Synopsis: Marion (Delpy) has broken up with Jack (‘Two Days in Paris’) and now livesin New York with their child. But when her

The official synopsis for the upcoming science fiction film “Elysium” has been released online. It’s from “District 9” director Neill Blomkamp and stars Matt Damon and Jodie Foster:  In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy

There may not be many fans of of actors Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’onofrio on this site (though they are both great storytellers), but both star in an upcoming horror film entitled “Sinister” that looks to be the rare modern

Vincent D’onofrio’s “Don’t Go in the Woods” seems to have no larger ambitions  than to be a very strange and entertaining trip in the backyard of both D’onofrio’s house and his artistic brain. The film doesn’t want to delve into

Kevin Smith may not be directing films as often anymore, but he is certainly keeping busy. Besides his many podcasts under his Smodcast banner, he has started two television shows: AMC’s “Comic Book Men” and now “Spoilers,” which debuted this

In the first ten minutes of “Machine Gun Preacher,” we witness Gerard Butler’s character leave prison, scream at his wife, shoot heroin and attempt to kill an older man with a knife. Hard to believe this will be the hero

The ’80s and early ’90s represented a landmark moment for action films. The films from that era presented patriotic stories with quietly strong heroes who defied societal rules to seek justice. These men looked like men. They were rough. They

Stephen King is a legend. He’s one of the last of the household name authors — writers whose books were once as anticipated as a summer blockbuster film. His name has branded classic films along with legions of dark horror stories.

The first five minutes of the new Luc Besson produced flick “Lockout” let you know exactly the kind of film you are in for – one liners, action that actually looks like action … when was this movie made again?

The Razzies could be a great awards show for the everyman. They could spoof the self congratulatory place that is Hollywood. Bloated films like “The Tree of Life” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” would get their comeuppance. Instead,

For most of its running time, “Brake” is a near perfect thriller. It has a great concept, a strong leading man and fine direction. Then a twist occurs. And this first twist is perfectly fine. In fact, it gives us

Watching “ATM” is like getting stuck next to the guy at the party who thinks he is clever and smart but contributes nothing to normal conversation. You sit there politely because you don’t want to be rude, but you think

Filmmaker Troy Duffy created a true cult classic with “The Boondock Saints.” The 1999 film inspired a more than dedicated following, spawned a sequel and has lived on for more than a decade. The film is interesting in that it

“Goon” isn’t about much more than what its title says. It follows a goon who gets picked up by a hockey team because he can hit people really well. The film isn’t about our hero discovering himself, becoming a better

At 86, Elmore Leonard is still banging them out with the best of ’em. For his latest novel, he’s going back to U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, the character he created which inspired the FX series “Justified” starring Timothy Olyphant. Leonard

The new war film “Act of Valor” ends on the perfect note. After dedicating itself to the Navy SEALs who have given their lives to the service of their country since 9/11, the film wraps with the line: “And for

Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar,” out this week on Blu-ray and DVD, is about a man obsessed with self image. He attempts to write his own history to make himself more attractive to those of his ilk. That man is J.