Logan's Movie Reviews

Fresh,1994, written and directed by Boaz Yakin in his film directorial debut, and produced by Lawrence Bender. An emotional coming of age story, it offers a realistic glimpse of the dangerous life in New York City's projects during the crack epidemic.   Michael, nicknamed Fresh (portrayed by Sean Nelson), is a 12-year old kid running drugs for gangsters, notably Esteban (Giancarlo Esposito). Inspired by the chess lessons of his father, an alcoholic speed-chess master (Samuel L. Jackson), Fresh devises and executes a brilliant plan to extricate himself and his drug-addicted sister (N'Bushe Wright) from their hopeless lives.

1994 Film.  A young, naive Hollywood studio assistant finally turns the tables on his incredibly abusive producer boss. Director: George Huang Writer: George Huang Stars: Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes

One Good Cop, the film written and directed by Heywood Gould and starring Michael Keaton, Rene Russo, Anthony LaPaglia and Benjamin Bratt. The story of police officer, doing what he has to do to keep his new family alive.  

True Romance, 1993 - Synopsis and Discussion

Carlito's Way, 1993, directed by Brian De Palma, based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. The film adaptation was scripted by David Koepp. It stars Al Pacino and Sean Penn, with Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, and Viggo Mortensen in supporting roles.

American History X , a 1998 film directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna. It stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. Two Venice, Los Angeles brothers  involved in the neo-Nazi movement. The older brother serves three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, changes his beliefs and tries to prevent his brother from going down the same path. The film is told in the style of nonlinear narrative. It grossed over $23 million at the international box office.  Edward Norton and Edward Furlong

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.  

True Romance is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette with a supporting cast featuring Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken.

Killing Them Softly -- Movie Review (B-)

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates. Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Justin Haythe (screenplay), Richard Yates (novel) Staring Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio

Directed By Franck Khalfoun Starring Elijah Wood & Nora Arnezeder In Theaters 21 Jun2013 A 21st century Jack the Ripper set in the present day, MANIAC is a reboot of the cult film considered by many to be the most suspenseful slasher movie ever made. Frank (Elijah Wood, in a tour de force performoance) is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank’s obsession escalates and the number of victims increases, it becomes clear that Frank is far more dangerous than he seems. With a pulsating electronic score by Rob, the film is an intimate, visually daring, psychologically complex and profoundly horrific trip into the downward spiraling nightmare of a killer and his victims.

I review Warm Bodies, Written & Directed by Jonathan Levine A funny new twist on a classic love story, WARM BODIES is a poignant tale about the power of human connection. After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human - setting off an exciting, romantic, and often comical chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world.