Max Payne *½ This big-screen adaptation of a video game (anyone still reading? Consider yourselves warned) stars Mark Wahlberg as a bitter cop trying to solve the murders of his wife and partner. His vigilante tactics lead him to a menacing drug called Valkyr which apparently has the power to summon random references to Norse mythology, including some "scary" winged beasts. ...more

January 22, 2009

Finally, a post-apocalyptic utopia movie for the entire family. "City of Ember" is a weird little hybrid of socialist manifesto and wholesome sci-fi adventure, which ought to make it a tough sell, despite its strong cast and the backing of Tom Hanks' production company, Playtone. ...more

October 12, 2008