Writer archives: Sam Littman

Splice : Troubled paradise: 'The Descendants' confirms Payne, Clooney as elite artists

By Sam Littman

November 29, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Cold case: Biopic fails to uncover captivating details of Hoover's life

By Sam Littman

November 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Still haunting: 'Paranormal Activity 3' chills audience with successfully simple format

By Sam Littman

October 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Triumph: Gosling's character, Clooney's direction drive political thriller

By Sam Littman

October 10, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Foul ball: Despite talented production staff, 'Moneyball' fails to hit home run

By Sam Littman

September 26, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Makeover: Lurie's 'Straw Dogs' remake improves on original with added complexity

By Sam Littman

September 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Ill-conceived: Epidemic thriller wastes talents of its all-star cast

By Sam Littman

September 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Not your average idiot: Paul Rudd's portrayal of a buffoon brother tenders solid comedy

By Sam Littman

August 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Chimp Champ: Cult classic's prequel rises to occasion with nuanced acting, explosive scenes

By Sam Littman

August 19, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Crazy in love: Top-notch cast shines in smart, romantic romp

By Sam Littman

August 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Short term: Opening weekend record hits all-time high, won't last for long

Splice : Short term: Opening weekend record hits all-time high, won't last for long

By Sam Littman

July 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Who's the boss: Black comedy plays up the strengths of all-star cast

By Sam Littman

July 19, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Flick fest: L.A.'s annual film festival boasts awe-inducing venue, eclectic mix of talent

By Sam Littman

July 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Extra special: 'Super 8' is an enchanting nod to early Spielberg films

By Sam Littman

June 21, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Life is beautiful: Malick's 'The Tree of Life' overflows with artistry and big ideas

By Sam Littman

June 14, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Bangkok days and Paris nights: Whereas 'Hangover' falls flat, 'Midnight' charms with whimsy

By Sam Littman

June 4, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Shipwrecked: Sparrow still shines but fourth 'Pirates' flick flounders, lacks strong scenes

By Sam Littman

May 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Pinning it down: McCarthy tackles realistic portrayal of characters, stark settings

By Sam Littman

April 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Fast forward: Five flicks to prep for upcoming summer movie season

By Sam Littman

April 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : In a haze: Dependence on improvisation goes up in smoke due to poor production value

By Sam Littman

April 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : The right combination: Skillful direction elevates 'Source Code' above typical thriller

By Sam Littman

April 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Downward spiral: Dull movies lose audiences, inciting poor box office revenues

By Sam Littman

March 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Galaxies apart: Two recent alien flicks stand on opposite sides of entertainment spectrum

By Sam Littman

March 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Splice : Needs adjustment: Sci-fi film based on short story fails to translate original vision

By Sam Littman

March 9, 2011 at 12:00 pm