Review: Argo (2012) is a terrific old-school historical thriller

Argo 2012 120 minutes rated R by Scott Mendelson I've written a lot over the years about film punditry so seemingly starved for excellen...

John Gosling previews the week's new releases (08/03/12).

Staring this week, Mendelson's Memos is proud and pleased to be presenting weekly new release previews from John Gosling.  Mr. Gosling ...

Total Recall trailer reminds you that you already saw this damn movie 22 years ago, and it was just fine, thank you!

Yes this trailer looks every bit as bland and generic as the teaser from early April.  And yes the lack of creative imagination that would c...

Review: Madagascar 3 (2012) is visually scrumptious and mostly clever all-ages fun that ably continues Hollywood's most Jewish animated franchise.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted 2012 90 minutes Rated PG (for... I have absolutely no idea) by Scott Mendelson Madagascar 3 is so su...

Total Recall remake gets a trailer not worth remembering, wholesale or otherwise.

I've seen this movie.  Several times in fact, and it has aged surprisingly well considering the reliance on 22-year old special effects ...

Review: Drive (2011) isn't 'cool', but rather just an art-house, navel-gazing version of any direct-to-DVD action picture.

Drive 2011 100 minutes rated R by Scott Mendelson There is an old Robert Rodriguez interview where he comments about how shocked he was by t...