Articles by Philip Brown

Roman Polanski Wanted And Desired

Marina Zenovich

PUBLISHED Feb 6, 2009

Given the fact that he's easily one of the best and most important directors of his generation, it's a shame that Roman Polanski is primari...

[REC]

Jaume Balaguero Paco Plaze

PUBLISHED Jan 25, 2009

Despite the fact that [REC] is easily one of the most entertaining and unrelentingly frightening horror movies in recent years, the film is...

Ghost Town

David Koepp

PUBLISHED Jan 9, 2009

Ghost Town was supposed to be the movie that brought British comedy icon Ricky Gervais fame in Hollywood. Gervais had already achieved glob...

The Films Of Michael Powell (A Matter Of Life And Death and Age Of Consent)

Michael Powell

PUBLISHED Jan 9, 2009

His name might not boast the instant recognition of David Lean or Alfred Hitchcock but Michael Powell is arguably the most talented filmmak...

The Sarah Silverman Program Season 2, Vol. 1

PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2008

It’s nice that Sarah Silverman finally has an appropriate venue for her distinct brand of humour. No one is better at playing inadvertently...

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Nicholas Stoller

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2008

Forgetting Sarah Marshall continues Judd Apatow’s incredible streak of hilarious and touching R-rated comedies. While he may not be credite...

Duckman: Season 1 and 2

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2008

In an age when South Park and Family Guy are two of the most popular shows on television, it’s hard to imagine a time when the term "adult...

Son of Rambow

Garth Jennings

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2008

Very few movies about childhood accurately capture what it’s like to be a child. Sure, there are plenty of films with kids but they’re norm...