The Jacket (2005)

The Jacket (2005)

The Jacket is a terrific exercise in energy, storytelling, and exploring the supernatural. For those viewers who are patient, there is nary a dull moment in this puzzler that successfully meshes elements from all different genres. The outcome is a visceral aural experience coupled with a premise and denouement that… Continue reading

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

Let it be known right off the bat that I have not seen the original The Manchurian Candidate, which was released in 1962 and directed by the late, great John Frankenheimer. This review will reflect how this update of the film stands in its own right. War stories are among… Continue reading

Twisted (2004)

Twisted (2004)

Here we go again…another Ashley Judd murder/mystery. After High Crimes, Double Jeopardy, Eye of the Beholder, and Kiss the Girls, Judd is back in action in Twisted. She plays Jessica Shepard, a cop who has just been promoted after subduing a rapist. Most proud of her is John Mills (Jackson),… Continue reading