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The Silence of the Lambs
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 27, 2012
Bottom Line: Quite possibly the greatest thriller ever made. “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” –Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, M.D. Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Brooke Smith, Frankie read more
Broadway Danny Rose
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 26, 2012
Bottom Line: What can I say? It’s another Allen classic. Directed by: Woody Allen Starring: Craig Vandenburgh, Frank Renzulli, Herb Reynolds, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Paul Greco, Woody Allen The formatting of this review comes partially from my increasing desire to write a letter to the dir read more
Happy Birthday, Stanley Kubrick!
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 26, 2012
Yes, I know he’s dead (do I honestly look that stupid to you all?!) I mean, Stanley Kubrick the Person is dead. Had he been alive today, he would be 84 (which makes me wonder how Mel Brooks isn’t dead yet). Stanley Kubrick the Filmmaker, however, is very much well and, I hope, forev read more
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 25, 2012
Bottom Line: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a charming dramedy fishing for a sufficient plot. Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Amr Waked, Catherine Steadman, Conleth Hill, Emily Blunt, Ewan McGregor, Jill Baker, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Tom Beard, Tom Mison It’s an odd t read more
Moonrise Kingdom (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 25, 2012
Bottom Line: Moonrise Kingdom is a cinematic splendor and a work of art. “Do not cross this stick.” –Jared Gilman as Sam Directed by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Harvey Keitel, Jared Gilman, Jason Schwartzman, Kara Ha read more
Star Wars (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 24, 2012
I don’t have very much memory of myself at the age of seven. I’ve been reminded of school experiences from when I was that young, very few of which I remember. What I do remember is loving Star Wars when I initially viewed it at that age, and then moving on to glorify the film and its s read more
Frost/Nixon (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 23, 2012
Bottom Line: Sometimes intriguing, but runs long and wears thin on the subject matter. Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Andy Milder, Frank Langella, Kate Jennings Grant, Kevin Bacon, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Sheen, Oliver Platt, Rebecca Hall, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones Whenever a historical subje read more
Movie Confessions Blogathon (3)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 23, 2012
Sorry if I’m a bit late to the party, everybody. Recently, a great blog entitled Myfilmviews began another blogathon, after a successful first few. I’m not familiar with the idea of a “blogathon”, but I’d assume it’s pretty self-explanatory. Please hit the “ read more
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 23, 2012
Bottom Line: Totally shagadelic! “I think you’re shagadelic, baby! You’re switched on! You’re smashing! You’re shagadelic, baby!” –Mike Myers as Austin Powers Directed by: Jay Roach Starring: Elizabeth Hurley, Fabiana Udenio, Michael York, Mike Myers, read more
Psycho (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 22, 2012
Every time Halloween rolls around, I make an attempt watch either John Carpenter’s Halloween or Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. It’s about as much a cinematic holiday tradition for me as watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve. Yet it’s perfect for a read more
Joyful Noise
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 21, 2012
Bottom Line: Joyful Noise isn’t at all noise, but it’s every bit too joyful. Directed by: Todd Graff
Starring: Andy Karl, Angela Grovey, Courtney B. Vance, Dexter Darden, Dolly Parton, Jeremy Jordan, Jesse L. Martin, Keke Palmer, Kirk Franklin, Queen Latifah Gospel music is one of the read more
The Mist
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 21, 2012
Bottom Line: Enjoyable for those who watch horror movies solely for blood and gore. Directed by: Frank Darabont
Starring: Alexa Davalos, Andre Braugher, Frances Sternhagen, Jeffrey DeMunn, Laurie Holden, Marcia Gay Harden, Nathan Gamble, Toby Jones, Thomas Jane, William Sadler When we look at some read more
Jerry Maguire (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 20, 2012
Bottom Line: (Time for another horrible pun:) A film that had me at “hello”, but didn’t quite show me the money. “SHOW ME THE MONEY!” –Tom Cruise as Jerry Maguire Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Bonnie Hunt, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jay Mohr, Jerry O’Connell read more
Mission: Impossible II
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 20, 2012
Bottom Line: A film for those who think hair product commercials should have action. Directed by: John Woo
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Dominic Purcell, Dougray Scott, John Polson, Rade Sherbedgia, Richard Roxburgh, Thandie Newton, Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, William Mapother I once read a book entitle read more
Ray – Extended Version
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 18, 2012
Bottom Line: A moving biography that flies by in three hours. Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Aunjanue Ellis, Bokeem Woodbine, C.J. Sanders, Clifton Powell, Curtis Armstrong, Harry Lennix, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Sharon Warren It’s weird. I always get the most pleas read more
Fargo (1)
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 18, 2012
Bottom Line: A complex, absurd thriller punctuated by side-splitting comedy. Directed by: Joel Coen
Starring: Frances McDormand, Harve Presnell, John Carroll Lynch, Kristin Rudrud, Larry Brandenburg, Peter Stormare, Steve Buscemi, Steven Reevis, Tony Denman, William H. Macy Absurd black comedy abo read more
Red Tails
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 17, 2012
Bottom Line: Red Tails veers itself into the red zone. Directed by: Anthony Hemingway
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Daniela Ruah, David Oyelowo, Elijah Kelley, Gerald McRaney, Kevin Phillips, Nate Parker, Ne-Yo, Terrence Howard, Tristan Wilds For quite a long time, I have truculently held on to a st read more
Another Woman
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 17, 2012
Bottom Line: Not a bad attempt, but Woody Allen should probably stick to comedies. Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Betty Buckley, Blythe Danner, David Ogden Stiers, Gena Rowlands, Gene Hackman, Ian Holm, John Houseman, Martha Plimpton, Mia Farrow, Sandy Dennis For those who for whatever reason read more
Coriolanus
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 16, 2012
Bottom Line: I grant high marks to Coriolanus. (Iambic pentameter, anyone?) Directed by: Ralph Fiennes
Starring: Brian Cox, Gerard Butler, James Nesbitt, Jessica Chastain, Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave When I am grading war movies, I’d say about fifty percent of the final score is devoted read more
Harold and Maude
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Jul 16, 2012
Bottom Line: Should be used as the comparative standard to judge all modern black comedies. “You sure have a way with people.” –Bud Cort as Harold
“Well, they’re my species!” –Ruth Gordon as Maude Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Bud Cort, Charles Tyner, C read more