Blog — 3 Brothers Film

Thursday Rethink: John Carter is Not a Failure

Disney’s epic adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi adventure may be a commercial flop, but it’s an artistic success.

Features, Thursday RethinkAnders BergstromMarch 15, 2012adventure, Andrew Stanton, Barsoom, blockbuster, Dejah Thoris, Disney, John Carter, John Carter of Mars, Lynn Collins, Mars, Taylor Kitsch, Thursday Rethink Comments

Thursday Rethink: Nicolas Cage is a Good Actor

Nicolas Cage is one of the most dedicated actors working today.

Features, Thursday RethinkAren BergstromMarch 8, 2012Nicolas Cage, The Bad Lieutenant, Thursday Rethink Comments

Review: Goon (2012)

This rough and rude hockey comedy knows the game.

Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAnton BergstromMarch 3, 2012Alison Pill, Canada, Evan Goldberg, Goon, hockey, Jay Baruchel, Liev Schreiber, Marc-André Grondin, Michael Dowse, Seann William Scott, sports comedyComment

Thursday Rethink: The Phantom Menace is a Good Movie

Contrary to popular wisdom, the first Star Wars prequel is an exceptional work of entertainment.

Features, Thursday RethinkAnton BergstromMarch 1, 2012George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Thursday Rethink Comments

Review: Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

This is the film that ushered in the cynical courtroom thriller. It’s a classic.

Flash Back, Reviews, The Current: At HomeAnders BergstromFebruary 21, 2012Ben Gazzara, courtroom drama, George C- Scott, James Stewart, Otto Preminger Comments

Medieval as Modern: The Historical Accuracy of Kingdom of Heaven

Examining the historical sources behind Ridley Scott's medieval epic.

Essays, Jump Cuts: Random EssaysAren BergstromFebruary 20, 2012accuracy, Balian of Ibelin, Crusades, epic, historical, Kingdom of Heaven, Liam Neeson, medieval, Orlando Bloom, Saladin Comments

Review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)

The precocious absurdity of the film's protagonist does 9/11 a disservice.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromFebruary 17, 20129/11, drama, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Jeffrey Wright, Max von Sydow, Oscars, Sandra Bullock, Stephen Daldry, Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Viola Davis Comment

Review: The Woman in Black (2012)

Radcliffe succeeds in the new Hammer horror film.

Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAnton BergstromFebruary 16, 2012Ciaran Hinds, Daniel Radcliffe, Hammer, horror, James Watkins, mystery, The Woman in BlackComment

Review: The Artist (2011)

Great art or just good fun?

Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAnton BergstromFebruary 10, 2012Bérénice Bejo, comedy, Hollywood, James Cromwell, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Michel Hazanavicius, Oscars, silent film, The ArtistComment

Review: Chronicle (2012)

An innovative superhero film whose found-footage format is both its strength and weakness.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromFebruary 9, 2012Chronicle, found-footage, Josh Trank, Max Landis, superhero Comments

Review: The Grey (2012)

An intense, unrelenting survival thriller.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromFebruary 3, 20122012, Alaska, Joe Carnahan, Liam Neeson, survival, The Grey, thriller, wolvesComment

The Best Films of 2011

Anders and Aren give their individual picks for the 10 best films of 2011.

Review: They Live (1988)

Like Occupy Wall Street, but with more shotguns.

Reviews, Overlooked and Under-AppreciatedAnton BergstromJanuary 12, 2012action, financial crisis, John Carpenter, Keith David, Meg Foster, Occupy Wall Street, Roddy Piper, science fictionComment

Review: The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Fun adventure and a solid adaptation of the comics. Capt. Haddock shines!

Review: Like Crazy (2011)

A shallow, predictable indie romance.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromDecember 24, 2011Anton Yelchin, Drake Doremus, Felicity Jones, independent film, Jennifer Lawrence, Like Crazy, romance, SundanceComment

Review: The Descendants (2011)

A dramatic failure with some interesting components and a strong performance by George Clooney.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromDecember 12, 2011Alexander Payne, black comedy, drama, George Clooney, Hawaii, Shailene Woodley, The DescendantsComment

Review: Hugo (2011)

A cinematic gift from Martin Scorsese.

Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAnders BergstromDecember 12, 20113D, Ben Kingsley, children, drama, family, film history, Georges Méliès, Martin Scorsese, Sacha Baron Cohen Comment

Review: Shame (2011)

A powerfully-acted, emotionally devastating exploration of sex addiction.

Reviews, The Current: In Theatres, Aren's ReviewsAren BergstromDecember 2, 2011Carey Mulligan, drama, Michael Fassbender, sex addiction, Shame, Steve McQueen, TIFF Comments

Satire and Prophecy in Terry Gilliam's Brazil

This great satire is as relevant as ever!

(Re)Viewing the Canon, EssaysAnton BergstromNovember 29, 2011Bob Hoskins, Brazil, dystopia, Ian Holm, Jonathan Pryce, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, Robert De Niro, satire, Terry Gilliam, Tom StoppardComment

Review: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

Gosling steals the show in this satisfying romantic comedy.

Reviews, The Current: At HomeAnton BergstromNovember 21, 2011Crazy Stupid Love, Dan Fogelman, Emma Stone, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, romantic comedy, Ryan Gosling, Steve CarellComment