If there’s an action film from the Arnold Schwarzenegger era that holds up well, it’s Total Recall. That’s why the idea of remaking that movie sounds like a huge gamble. The original is such an iconic film that a bad remake runs the risk of alienating fans, much like Clash of the Titans had to deal with. That’s why the word surrounding this year’s Colin Farrell remake is that it isn’t attempting... 

“You’re so cool, Brewster!” Remakes are a dangerous breed. In certain circles, they are shrouded with disdain, while others are optimistic curiosities. Viewers may hold the original close to their heart, a cherished, nostalgic memory, while others may not even realize it is a remake at all. Some remakes succeed, while some fail miserably. Remakes are a staple of cinema, they always have been.... 

With a fresh remake on its way to theaters this month, interest has been rekindled in Tom Holland’s 1985 horror comedy, Fright Night. Holland is aware of this, and chooses to see the remake as a blessing and a compliment. “Very few filmmakers get to really leave anything behind, and the more times a movie is remade and sequelized, the more interest there will be in the original. I wish those filmmakers... 

As someone who worked in Corporate America for some time, I have a certain affinity for films like Office Space: movies that point out inherent truths about the office life by presenting them in a humorous manner. In fact, I have a typical rule of thumb about dealing with corporate people: if they don’t find movies like Office Space the least bit funny, they are probably guilty of being the asshole... 

I haven’t gotten to see Horrible Bosses yet, but I’m really looking forward to it. While the concept of three men with supervisors so horrible that the men want to resort to killing them sounds a bit far fetched, the fact is it connects to a universal truth. We have all had some job where our boss was bad. Maybe sketchy like Jennifer Aniston’s sex-fiend, maybe duplicitous like Kevin Spacey’s... 

The Way Back comes from director by Peter Weir, who has delivered very good, solid movies throughout his career: Witness, Dead Poets Society, and The Truman Show being among the best known. Throughout his career, Weir has brought out surprisingly good performances from his actors. Knowing this, I wanted to see his new offering, The Way Back, starring Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, and Ed Harris, with...