Tag Archives: Ben Kingsley

Iron Man 3

Trilogies seem to be a tough thing for superhero movie franchises. Almost inevitably, there’s one film — generally the third — which proves to be a letdown, no matter how good the initial film was. In the case of the … Continue reading

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Superhero Movie News Roundup

John Cusack may think that Hollywood’s putting out too many superhero movies lately, and not enough middle-budget fare (such as his film The Raven), but Hollywood and the fans are flocking to yet more adventures featuring individuals who are just … Continue reading

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Favorite Films: Sneakers

“So, people hire you to break into their places… to make sure no one can break into their places?” “It’s a living.” “Not a very good one.” I suspect that any occupation develops its own subculture over time, and I’m … Continue reading

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Bugsy

Warren Beatty leads a star-studded cast in this dramatization of gangster Benjamin “Bugsy” Seagal’s attempt to build a hotel in Las Vegas — essentially to found Las Vegas, in fact. Of course, calling him “Bugsy” isn’t a great idea, it … Continue reading

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