BigScreenBytes

“The Shield” is one of the best TV series I’ve ever watched. Well cast and expertly written it hit the ground full speed and never stopped through the finale this year. Lead by Michael Chiklas starring as the flawed and driven Vic Mackey, this is a milestone series for television. Michael Chiklas is brilliant in [...]

“88 Minutes” has an implausible plot but then again many thrillers do. The movie is ok, not great but not horrible either. I’ve seen viewer reviews about how bad Pacino’s performance is here but I don’t think that is the case. The character is analytic, his action takes place as he thinks. Pacino is the [...]

“Get Smart” is a remake of the original TV series starring Don Adams and Barbara Feldon. Steve Carell is a perfect casting choice for Maxwell Smart and does a good job recreating the character without copying the complete style of Don Adams. Carell and Alan Arkin are the brightest spots in this otherwise average film. [...]

“Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day”is a throughly charming movie starring the talented Frances McDormand in the title role. If you’ve seen Ms. McDormand in the Cohen brother’s films previously you will find this a much different role for her. This romantic comedy has moments of drama that help drive the storyline and keep it [...]