Some quick thoughts on that upcoming A Nightmare On Elm Street remake...

I guess the $46 million 4-day Friday the 13th opening means the feared Nightmare on Elm Street remake is about to get fast tracked, right qu...

Friday the 13th scores $41 million over opening weekend...

First of all, the Platinum Dunes remake has made $41 million over its opening weekend , already out earning every traditional Friday The 13t...

Guest Review: Friday The 13th (2009)

Friend and fellow film geek Brandon Peters was kind enough to tap out a Friday the 13th review, freeing me to see the visually intoxicating...

Yes, I'm still here! Thoughts as Mendelson's Memos approaches Year Two

Apologies for the complete lack of posts this week. Work has been insanely busy, and may remain pretty heavy for the next couple months. S...

'Chick Flicks' that aren't really chick flicks (ie - ones that are actually good movies)

I've always had a theory that there is no such thing as a good 'chick flick'. In that, I meant that a chick flick was by nature...

'James was here' (James Whitmore - RIP)

James Whitmore , one of my favorite character actors, has died at 87.  He was diagnosed with lung cancer just this Thanksgiving.   He passe...

Review: Chocolate (2009)

Chocolate 2009 95 minutes rated R (violence throughout, and brief sexuality/nudity) by Scott Mendelson I've never been a fan of watching...