Cinematical

I think most of us saw this coming: There is a chance that Joaquin Phoenix might be ready to end his self-imposed retirement and return to the big-screen (just in time to save his career).

If a movie paints itself into a corner in its first few minutes, it rarely finds anywhere interesting to go. Barry Munday, the directorial debut of Chris D'Arienzo, is an exception, transcending a familiar plot with sharp dialogue and awkward grace.

Back in December, Elisabeth relayed some big Norse news: Mel Gibson and Leonardo DiCaprio were teaming up for an epic Viking drama.

This week I heard some people saying Robert Downey Jr. needs to be cloned so he can star in that Leonardo Da Vinci action movie, among other things.

In under 80 minutes, the documentary American Grindhouse is a rather impressive and very entertaining documentary on the history of exploitation films and the theaters that hosted them.

I have a very short attention span. Just ask any of my frustrated friends and family members. When it comes to listening, reading and deciding what I want to be when I grow up, I just can't focus.