A frenzy of whimsy, adventure, mystery, magic, corruption, drama, love, sex, tragedy and war mesmerized me while visiting the wonderful land of "Oz" the other night. That is, the land of Australia, created by director Baz Luhrmann. You didn't think I was referring to the Wizard of Oz, did you? Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, is a stunning epic set in Northern ...

When we last left freshman secret agent James Bond, he was seething with anger and betrayal at the loss of his love, Vesper Lynd. His rage (and the adventure that gave birth to it) had formed Bond into something strong, sad and utterly dedicated to the pursuit of satisfaction (the revenge kind, mostly). This is where meet James Bond again in Quantum of Solace, which ...

It's not often a movie as big as The Dark Knight lives up to its hype. This summer alone we've been burned by Indiana Jones 4 and many of the folks who are squarely in The Dark Knight's target demographic are still smarting from the debacle of the Star Wars prequels. But I come bearing good news: the second installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman oeuvre ...

There are a few things in this world of which you can be absolutely sure: death, taxes and July 4th Will Smith movies. This year's addition to the Fresh Prince's Independence Day pantheon is Hancock -- a film about an alcoholic superhero (Smith) and the bleeding-heart P.R. guy (Jason Bateman of Arrested Development fame) who tries to transform his image from asshole to angel. With Iron ...

Nine years ago, George Lucas released Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace after a 16 year wait. Much to the surprise of the series' devoted fans, Lucas delivered a lifeless CGI husk that resembled his earlier classics but lacked their heart. Nine years later — and 19 years after the last Indiana Jones film — Lucas and company repeat the feat with Indiana ...