Jessica Lange
Movie Review: The Gambler
The Gambler is a film about an English literature professor with a dark side, a gambling addiction that has gotten him into debt with Los Angeles gangsters to the tune of $240,000. The film was directed by Rupert Wyatt (best known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)). The film’s screenplay was written by William Monahan (The Departed (2006)), based on the James Toback screenplay for th...[Read More]
Mark Wahlberg Risks Everything in The Gambler
A new trailer for director Rupert Wyatt’s latest film The Gambler, a remake of the 1974 film of the same name that starred James Caan, was released this week. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, and while he is no James Caan, Wahlberg has proven he can excel in a gritty role like this one. So maybe the Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) director can deliver the rare successful remake. The film ...[Read More]
Movie Review: The Vow
As Valentine’s Day nears, a plethora of romantic movies swarm cable television and theatres designed to put us in the mood for love. The Vow, starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, is a romantic drama based on true life events about a married couple dealing with the trauma of a car accident. After watching The Vow, I left the theatre feeling melancholy rather than cheerful in hopes for the ye...[Read More]