THE EXPENDABLES (2010)

Directed By: Sylvester Stallone
Written By: Dave Gallaham & Sylvester Stallone
Cinematography By: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Editor: Ken Blackwell & Paula Harb

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Charisma Carpenter, Terry Crews, Eric Roberts, Jet Li, Dolph Lungdren, Mickey Rourke, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwartzenegger, David Zayas, Gary Daniels

HATCHET 2 (2010)

Written & Directed By: Adam Green
Cinematography By: Will Barratt
Editor: Ed Marx

Cast: Danielle Harris, Tony Todd, Kane Hodder, Parry Shen, Tom Holland, A.J. Bowen

13 (2011)

Directed By: Gela Babluani
Written By: Gela Babluani & Gregory Pruss
Cinematography By: Michael McDonough
Editor: Gela Babluani & David Gray

Cast: Sam Riley, Mickey Rourke, 50 Cent, Jason Statham, Emmanuelle Chiriqui, Ben Gazzara, Michael Shannon, Ray Winstone, Gaby Hoffman, Alexander Skarsgard

BLACK SWAN (2010)

Directed By: Darren Aaronfsky
Written By: Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, John J. McLaughlin
Based On A Story By: Andres Heinz
Cinematography By: Matthew Libatique
Editor: Andrew Weisblum

CAST: Natalie Portman, Barbara Hershey, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassell, Winona Ryder

ENTER THE VOID (2010)

Directed By: Gaspar Noe
Written By: Gaspar Noe & Lucile Hadzihalilovic
Cinematography By: Benoit Debie
Editor: Gaspar Noe & Marc Boucrut

Cast: Nathaniel Brown, Paz De La Huerta

THE FIGHTER (2010)

Directed By: David O. Russell
Written By: Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson
Story By: Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson & Keith Dorrington
Cinematography By: Hoyte Van Hoytema
Editor: Pamela Martin

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, Amy Adams, Jack McGee, Alison Folland

THE EXORCIST (1973)

Directed By: William Friedkin
Written By: Willaim Peter Blatty; Based on his Novel
Cinematography By: Owen Roizman
Editor: Norman Gay & Evan A. Lottman

Cast: Max Von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Wynn

MICMACS (2009)

Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jenut
Written By: Jean-Pierre Jenut & Guillaume Laurant
Cinematography By: Tetsuo Nagata
Editor: Herve Schneid

Cast: Danny Boon, Julie Ferrier, Dominique Pinon

WEST SIDE STORY (1961)

Directed By: Robert Wise & Jerome Robbins
Written By: Ernest Lehman
Book Of Musical Play: Arthur Laurents
Cinematography by: Daniel L. Fapp
Editor: Thomas Stanford

CAST: Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn,

ENTRAPMENT (1999)

Directed By: Jon Amiel
Written By: Ron Bass & William Broyles Jr.
Based On a Story By: Ron Bass & Michael Hertzberg
Cinematography By: Phil Meheux
Editor: Terry Rawlings

Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sean Connery, Ving Rhames, Will Patton, Maury Chaykin

JEFF OF THE CINEFILES: HALL OF FAME #009: HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009)

Written, Directed & Edited By: Ti West
Cinematography By: Eliot Rockett

Cast: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Greta Gerwig, Mary Wornov, Dee Wallace, AJ Bowen, Lena Dunham

JADE (2005)

Directed By: William Friedkin
Written By: Joe Eszterhaus
Cinematography By: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editor: Auggie Hess

Cast: David Caruso, Chazz Palmenteri, Linda Fiorentino, Angie Everhart, Donna Murphy, Richard Crenna, Kevin Tighe

THE NAKED GUN: FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD (1988)

Directed By: David Zucker
Written By: David Zucker, Jim Abrahms, David Zucker & Pat Proft
Cinematography By: Robert M. Stevens
Editor: Michael Jablow

CAST: Leslie Nielsen, Pricilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, Nancy Marchand, Weird Al Yankovich, Lawrence Tierney, Reggie Jackson, John Houseman

TWELVE (2010)

Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Written By: Jordan Melamed
Based on the Novel By: Nick McDonell
Cinematography By: Steven Fierberg
Editor: Paul Zucker & Gordon Grinberg

CAST: Chace Crawford, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Zoe Kravitz, Kiefer Sutherland, Ellen Barkin, Emily Meade, Isiah Whitlock, Erik Per Sullivan

THE WOLFMAN (2010)

Directed By: Joe Johnston
Written By: David Self & Andrew Kevin Walker
Cinematography By: Shelly Johnson
Editor: Walter Murch & Dennis Virkler

Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, Anthony Hopkins, Guy Pearce, Art Malik

JEFF FROM THE CINEFILES: HALL OF FAME: FILE #008: CLERKS (1994)

Written & Directed By: Kevin Smith
Cinematography By: David Klein
Editor: Kevin Smith & Scott Mosier

Cast: Brain O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Lisa Spoonhauer, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Walt Flannigan, Scott Mosier, David Klein, Marilyn Ghigliotti

ROMANCE & CIGARETTES (2005)

Directed & Written By: John Turturro
Cinematography By: Tom Stein
Editor: Ray Hubley

CAST: James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Mandy Moore, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, Elaine Stritch, Tony Goldwyn, Mary Louise Parker, Amy Sedaris, Aida Turturro, Bobby Canavale, Kumar Pallena

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (LA FILLE DU RER) (2009)

Directed By: Andre Techine
Written By: Andre Techine, Odile Banski, & Jean Maire-Besset
Based on a play By: Jean Maire-Besset
Cinematography By: Julien Hirsch
Editor: Martine Giordano

CAST: Emille Dequenne, Michel Blanc, Catherine Denueve

THE FRIEDS OF EDDIE COYLE (1973)

Directed By: Peter Yates
Written By: Paul Monash
Based on the novel by: George V. Higgins
Cinematography By: Victor J Kemper
Editor: Patricia Lewis Jaffe

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Steven Keats, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Alex Rocco, James Tolkan

EVERYBODY'S FINE (2009)

Directed By: Kirk Jones
Written By: Kirk Jones
Based on a Original Screenplay By: Massimo DeRita, Tonino Guerra & Giuseppe Tornatore
Cinematography By: Henry Braham
Editor: Andrew Mondshein

Cast: Robert DeNiro, Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, Damian Young, Brendan Sexton III, James Frain, Melissa Leo, Katherine Moennig, Ben Schwartz

JEFF OF THE CINEFILES: HALL OF FAME #007: THE COMMITMENTS (1991)

Directed By: Alan Parker
Written By: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais & Roddy Doyle
Based On The Book By: Roddy Doyle
Cinematography By: Gale Tattersall
Editor: Gerry Hambling

Cast: Robert Arkins, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Andrea Corr, Colm Meany, Johnny Murphy, Glenn Hansard, Andrew Strong, Angeline Ball

JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY (2007)

Written & Directed By: Ole Bornedal
Cinematography By: Dan Laustsen
Editor: Anders Villadsen

Cast: Anders W. Berthelsen, Rebecka Hemse

DOLLS (1987)

Directed By: Stuart Gordon
Written By: Ed Naha
Cinematography By: Mac Ahlberg
Editor: Lee Percy

Cast: Ian Patrick Williams, Stephen Lee, Guy Rolfe

CATWOMAN (2004)

Directed By: Pitof
Written By: John Brancato, Michael Ferris & John Rogers
Story By: Theresa Reback, John Brancato & Michael Ferris
Based On Characters by: Bob Kane
Cinematography By: Thierry Arbogast
Editor: Sylvie Landra

Cast: Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt, Alex Borstein, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy

35 SHOTS OF RUM (2008)

Directed By: Claire Denis
Written By: Claire Denis & Jean-Pol Fargeau
Cinematography By: Angnes Godard
Editor: Guy Lecorne

Cast: Alex Descas, Mati Diop

WHITEOUT (2009)

Directed By: Dominic Sena
Written By: Eric Hobber, Jon Hobber & Chad Hayes, Carey Hayes
Based on the Graphic Novel By: Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber
Cinematography By: Christopher Soos
Editor: Martin Hunter

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Columbus Short, Tom Skeritt, Alex O’Laughlan

THE HEARTBREAK KID (REMAKE) (2007)

Directed By Peter & Bobby Farrelly
Written By: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Scot Armstrong, Leslie Dixon, Kevin Barnett
Based on the Short Story “A Change of plan” By Bruce Jay Friedman
Based on a Original Screenplay By: Neil Simon
Cinematography By: Matthew Leonetti
Editor: Alan Bumgarten & Sarn Seig

Cast: Ben Stiller, Malin Ackerman, Michelle Monaghan, Rob Corddry, Jerry Stiller, Carlos Mencia, Danny McBride, Scott Wilson, Polly Holiday

CONNIE & CARLA (2004)

Directed By: Michael Lembeck
Written By: Nia Vardalos
Cinematography By: Richard Greatray
Editor: David Finer

CAST: Nia Vardalos, Toni Colette, David Duchovny, Stephen Spinella, Ian Gomez, Robert John Burke, Dash Mihok, Debbie Reynolds

SEE YOU AFTER SCHOOL (2006)

Written & Directed By: Seok-hoon lee
Cinematography By: Jin-Woong Choi
Editor: in-dae Mun

THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (2007)

Written & Directed By: Andrew Dominik
Based On A Novel By: Ron Hansen
Cinematography By: Roger Deakins
Editor: Curtiss Clayton, Dylan Tichnor

Cast: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Jeremy Renner, Sam Shepard, Garret Dillahunt, Mary Louise Parker

THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNISUSS (2009)

Directed By: Terry Gilliam
Written By: Terry Gilliam & Charles McKeon
Cinematography By: Nicole Pecorini
Editor: Mick Audsley

Cast: Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Lilly Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Tom Waits, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farell

YOUTH IN REVOLT (2010)

Directed By: Miguel Arteta
Written By: Gustin Nash
Cinematography By: Chuy Chavez
Editor: Andy Kier, Pamela Martin

Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Justin Long, Ari Graynor, Zach Galafanakis, Ray Liotta, Jean Smart, Rooney Mara, Mary Kay Place, M. Emmet Walsh

THE COLLECTOR (2009)

Directed By Marcus Dunstan
Written By: Marcus Dunstan & Patrick Melton
Cinematography By: Brandon Cox
Editor: Alex Luna, Howard E. Smith, James Mastracco

Cast: Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth, Madeline Zima, Robert Wisdom,

HALLOWEEN OMNIBUS HORROR PART 2: PHOBIA 2 (Ha Prang, 2009. Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkoom Wongpoom, Paween Purikitpanya, Songyos Sugmakanan, Visute Poolvoralaks)

Because Trick R’ Treat did not quite live up to my expectations, I’ve decided some films could benefit from a more modest word of mouth. A film like Phobia 2, for example. There was some buzz surrounding this film after it was shown at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con and this year’s FanTasia Film Festival. But not the kind surrounding flicks like REC, Paranormal Activity or even Trick R’ Treat. But from what I read, it was enough to peak my interest. Apparently, Phobia 2 is the sequel to a film ingeniously called 4BIA (as in “Four-bia” since the original contained four segments). There is no framing device. Basically five short films comprise one movie. And each segment is directed by a notable, genre director from Thailand.

HALLOWEEN OMNIBUS HORROR PART 1: TRICK R' TREAT (dir. Michael Dougherty)

Okay. I’m really, very, very sorry. Last year I did a three part series on all things horror related during the month of Halloween. And I, uh, kinda’ promised I’d do it again this year.

Well, shucks. I lied.

31 Days Of Halloween Film suggestion list

I know it’s a bit late but I decided to shed some light on the lesser known Horror films out there. We all know JAWS, HALLOWEEN, ROSEMARY’S BABY, THE THING, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, THE OMEN, HELLRAISER, EVIL DEAD 2 and the like if not, Why Not? But I decided to list some good chillers that maybe classics in the future at least in my opinion. Most if you are a die hard fan will know them but there might be some surprises you should check out while you can. I’m doing a 31 day list so if you want to postpone it to next year you can. Each day will be a double feature.

"SAW" Movies...

I Will eventually get to reviewing the SAW Films individually, but for right now i just have some comments on the series as a whole.

IDLE HANDS (1999)

Cast: Devon Sawa, Eldon Henson, Seth Green, Jessica Alba, Fred Willard, Jack Noseworthy, Vivica A. Fox, Connie Ray, Timothy Stack, Kelly Monaco, Joey Slotnick, Mindy Sterling, Katie Wright, The Offspring

Director: Rodman Flender
Written by: Terri Hughes & Ron Milbauer
Cinematography: Christopher Balla
Casting By: John Papsidera
Edited By: Stephen E. Rivkin
Production Design: Greg Melton

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS (1981)

Directed By: Lou Adler
Written By: Nancy Dowd (Slap Shot) (Credited As: Robert Morton)
Cinematography By: Bruce Surtees
Editor: Tom Benko

Cast: Diane Lane, Laura Dern, Ray Winstone, Christine Lahti, Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Peter Donat, David Clennon, Brent Spiner, Debbie Rochon

HANCOCK (2008)

Directed By: Peter Berg
Written By: Vincent Ngo & Vince Gilligan
Cinematography By: Tobias A. Schliessler
Editors: Colby Parker Jr. & Paul Rubell
Production Design: Neil Spisak


Cast: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Johnny Gaelecki, Thomas Lennon, Akiva Goldsman, Michael Mann

(Warning this review is loaded with spoilers so if you want to be shocked and go in clean don’t read until after)

JUICE (1992)

Directed By: Ernest Dickerson
Story By: Ernest Dickerson
Written By: Ernest Dickerson & Gerard Brown
Cinematography By: Larry Banks
Edited By: Sam Pollard & Brunilda Torres

Cast: Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Khalil Kain, Michael Badalucco, Queen Latifah, Flex, Bruklin Harris, Vincent laresca, Treach, Fab 5 Freddy, Donald Faison, Erik Sermon, Dr. Dre, Ed Lover, Latanya Richardson, Oran Juice Jones

WILL FERRELL - TOP 10

Ok not exactly a top 10 a top 11.

JEFF'S HALL OF FAME #6 - TRAINSPOTTING (1996)

CAST: Ewan McGregor, Ewan Bremmer, Robert Carlyle, Kevin Mckidd, Kelly MacDonald, Johnny Lee Miller, Shirley Henderson,

Directed By: Danny Boyle
Written By: John Hodge
Based On The Book By: Irvine Welsh
Cinematography By: Brian Tufano
Editor: Masahiro Hirakubo

Me and these damned movies from the 90’s

TERMINATOR SALVATION (2009)

CAST: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Michael Ironside, Moon Bloodgood, Anton Yelchin, Jane Alexander

Directed By: McG
Written By: Michael Ferris & John D. Brancato
Cinematography By: Shane Hurlbut
Editor: Conrad Buff IV

THE NEXT GREAT ACTION HERO

COP LAND (1994)

CAST: Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Kietel, Robert DeNiro, Ray Liotta, Robert Patrick, Annabella Sciorra, Peter Berg, Michael Rappaport, Cathy Moriarty, Noah Ememrich, Janeane Garofolo, Malik Yoba, John Spencer, Frank Vincent, Paul Calderon, Edie Falco, Mel Gorham, Method Man, Vincent LaResca, Robert John Burke, John Ventimiglia

Written & Directed By: James Mangold
Cinematography By: Eric Edwards
Editor: Craig McKay

JEFF'S HALL OF FAME #5 - PUMP UP THE VOLUME (1990)

Cast: Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Greene, Annie Ross, Seth Green, Cheryl Pollak, Billy Morrisette,

Written & Directed By: Allan Moyle
Director Of Photography: Walt Lloyd
Editor: Larry Bock, Janice Hampton

THE STRANGERS (2008) by jeff

Cast: Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward

Written & Directed By: Bryan Bertino
Cinematography By: Peter Sova
Editor: Kevin Greutert
Original Music By: tomandandy

GOTHIKA (2003) by jeff

Cast: Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., Penelope Cruz, Charles S. Dutton, John Carroll Lynch, Dorian Harewood

Directed By: Mathieu Kassovitz
Written By: Sebastian Gutierrez
Director Of Photography: Matthew Libatique
Editor: Yannick Kergoat
Original music By: John Ottoman

AN AMERICAN CRIME (2007) by jeff

Directed By: Tommy O’Haver
Written By: Tommy O’Haver & Irene Turner
Cinematography By: Byron Shah
Editor: Melissa Kent

Cast: Ellen Page, Catherine Keener, Ari Gaynor, James Franco, Nick Searcy, Scout Taylor-Compton, Bradley Whitford, Jeremy Sumpter

THE REF (1994) by jeff

Cast: Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Christine Baranski, Glynis Johns, B.D. Wong, Raymond J. Barry, J.K. Simmons, Vincent Pastore

Directed By: Ted Demme
Story By: Marie Weiss
Written By: Richard LaGravenese & Marie Weiss
Cinematography By: Adam Kimmel
Editor: Jeffery Wolf