Aaron
Review of JunoI'd rather be giving my only child up for adoption.It seems that reviewing Juno is a new prerequisite for posting on FilmCatcher, so here is my go at it: People are lying to you. Juno is not a good movie. Yes, there are a few laughs, but we are talking about single digits here. With the calibre of ... read morePosted on 12/30/2007 by Aaron
Review of Layer CakeNot too rich, not too lightThis was the film many people were recommending when Daniel Craig's selection as the new James Bond was met with so much loud, nerdy resistance. What those making the recommendation knew was that Layer Cake reveals Craig's capacity for being at turns very charming and very menacing. It also hints ... read morePosted on 12/29/2007 by Aaron The Heartwarmingest Christmas MoviesI love the holiday season, I really do, but I hate watching the typical movie schmaltz that fills the airwaves at this time of year. I don't care what anyone says, these are the movies I want to watch come December: A Christmas Story My all time holiday favourite. It's ... read morePosted on 12/17/2007 by Aaron Funny Games ReduxAnyone already familiar with Michael Haneke's 1997 film Funny Games was probably a little disheartened to learn he would be remaking that film for Hollywood this year. And then perhaps grew even more disheartened when they learned Naomi Watts would be playing the lead role of Anna, previously filled perfectly ... read morePosted on 12/11/2007 by Aaron
Review of HelveticaGraphic ContentI am not entirely sure if Helvetica would be enjoyed by those not into typography and design, but frankly, I don't even understand how people could not be into typography and design. Serif versus sans serif! Uniform type versus graphic expression! This is fascinating stuff! If that last paragraph had ... read morePosted on 12/08/2007 by Aaron |