Tag Archives: Michael Bay

Bad Boys trilogy review — The regular return of buddy cops

February 5, 2020 flawintheiris

Somehow I've arrived in 2020 without ever having seen a Bad Boys movie. I'm not sure how that happened, but this week I remedied the situation. Here's the review for the first two films, followed by the third one now in cinemas. Bad Boys (1995) | Directed by Michael Bay | Written by George Gallo,… Read More

Blockbuster Blues 2014: The Good and The Grim Prospects for This Season at The Movies

May 14, 2014 flawintheiris

This summer's blockbuster selection looks pretty dire, I gotta say. In April we had Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Transcendence. This month we've got The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Godzilla and X-Men: Days of Future Past. These are big-budget science fiction and fantasy films, highly anticipated, which make all in the Nerd Nation very happy—and me too. But the first three are… Read More

AO Scott reviews Pain & Gain

April 26, 2013 flawintheiris

I love it when certain highbrow reviewers stoop to admit they like some well-made trash. This line made me genuinely laugh out loud:"The movie and, by implication, those of us watching it are no better than these guys. I found that unspeakably insulting and also impressive."Here's a link to the full review at the New… Read More