I Am The Wiz Film Club

The Wiz HIGHLY RECOMMENDS The Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a profound directorial statement. It's a movie that states that you have to meet it at its level; not the other way around. It makes daring decisions that other filmmakers wouldn't even attempt and can be looked upon as obtuse and pretentious. It's a movie that is very divisive: a true love it or hate it type of film. But i...

Zero and The Wiz Say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED for Skyfall There are a lot of good elements about Skyfall, Sam Mendes' crack at the British Secret Agent. The action is excellent with great stunts and exciting scenes. On top of that, the film is stunning in spots, filled with great sets and lots of color. Another great element is Javier Bardem as Raoul Silva. His mix of smarm, charm and ruthlessness...

Captain Fantastic , the film that gave Viggo Mortensen his second Best Actor nomination, is a thoughtful film about how even the most loving of parents can make errors that are detrimental to their kids. And for 100 minutes, it's an effective drama that romanticizes the main characters' beliefs in raising his family and his kids to be self-sufficient and away from modern society. Then, as...

The Wiz DOES NOT RECOMMEND Asteroid City Ever since seeing Rushmore back in the 90s, I've looked forward to seeing all of Wes Anderson's films. I can freely admit: Wes Anderson is an acquired taste. You either like the way he shoots his movies and the deliberate way he has the actors perform or you don't. But if I'm being honest, his last few films have not really done much for me....

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This week: Quantum of Solace !

We close this week's reviews on War Films with yet another set in a POW camp. Unlike Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence , this episode highlights a Hollywood classic that has been considered a beloved war film since it's release: The Great Escape . Despite both films set in a POW camp, they couldn't be any more different. Lawrence shows the brutality, humiliation and cruelty that can happen...

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero debrief on 21st Cinematic Adventure of James Bond: Casino Royale! And if you are ready for two people discussing why Daniel Craig gave the best performance of an actor to play Bond ever...and how he isn't the best performance of the film...as well as why Casino Royale is not just a great Bond film, it is a great film altogether, check out th...

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1983 war film Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence , starring David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Takeshi Kitano, directed by Nagisa Oshima.

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 2018 DC Animated film Constantine: City of Demons - The Movie featuring the voices of Matt Ryan, Laura Bailey and Robin Atkin Downes, directed by Doug Murphy.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This Week: Die Another Day !

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 2013 DC animated film Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox featuring the voices of Justin Chambers, C. Thomas Howell, Kevin McKidd, Nathan Fillion, Michael B. Jordan, Cary Elwes, Dana Delany and Kevin Conroy, directed by Jay Oliva.

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 2019 science fiction young adult film Alita: Battle Angel starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali and Jackie Earle Haley, directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This week: The World Is Not Enough !

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1986 adult animation When The Wind Blows featuring the voices of Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills, directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1981 "drama" Mommie Dearest starring Faye Dunaway, Diana Scalwid and Steve Forrest, directed by Frank Perry.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This Week: Tomorrow Never Dies!

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1942 noir/character drama Mildred Pierce starring Joan Crawford, Ann Blyth, Zachary Scott, Jack Carson and Eve Arden, directed by Michael Curtiz

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 2018 drama Roma starring Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira, directed by Alfonso Cuaron.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI-6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This week: Goldeneye !

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1972 satirical comedy The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeois ie directed by Luis Bunuel.

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1960 noir/drama The Bad Sleep Well starring Toshiro Mifune, directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI-6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This week: Licence to Kill !

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1965 Shakespearean Adaptation Chimes at Midnight starring Orson Welles, Keith Baxter and John Gielgud, directed by Orson Welles.

On this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1970 drama Five Easy Pieces starring Jack Nicholson and Karen Black, directed by Bob Rafelson.

Intelligence Officer Wiz and Weapons Specialist Zero comb the files of MI6 to discuss the cinematic adventures of James Bond! This week: The Living Daylights!