— by H.G. WATSON — Dear Internet, You and I have been good, good friends for a long time now. Sure, we’ve had our rough patches. Do I need to know as much as I do about furries? Good God no. But through it all, we’ve made it work. Heck, if it weren’t for you […][...]
Archive for July, 2010
Under Review: ‘Taliban: Behind the Masks’
— by BEV QUESTAD — This documentary, about a reporter embedded with a Taliban group, is done right. After waiting several weeks in Kabul, Paul Refsdal, a Norwegian journalist, is allowed to join a Taliban outfit high up in the eastern Afghanistan mountains in the fall of 2009. He has bee[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘City of Scars’ (feat. Batman)
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There are many superhero characters, but few are as beloved as Batman. He inspires movies, books, comic books, fan-fiction and graphic novels. Another aspect that had become popular is fan-films. In the last decade, we have seen various Batman fan-films that were so [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Due Date’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — What happens when you put Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis in a road trip movie directed by “The Hangover’s” Todd Phillips? Pure comedic genius, if the trailer for “Due Date” is any indication. Peter (Downey) is leaving Atlanta[...]
Under Review: Shout It Out
— by BEV QUESTAD — This is the high school movie of the 21st century, talking about real people, real troubles and real consequences. The SuAnne Big Crow Award, which is the National Education Association 2010 Human and Civil Rights Award for helping to enhance the sense of worth and dig[...]
Under Review: ‘Inception’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Sometimes I wish I could just worm my way into certain people’s minds. Oh the mayhem that I would cause. Hell, I can see myself becoming either really rich, extremely acclaimed, or immensely hated – oh wait, I can’t be the last one as I’m already consider[...]
Under Review: ‘Deep Green’
— by BEV QUESTAD — My bet is that viewing this film will end up saving you money. The next time you get your electric bill, think of Matt Briggs. He got his down to 89 cents. Before he ever had a crew enter his home and complete an energy audit he was already aware […][...]
It’s Kind of a Funny Story: Trailer
— by RACHEL COYNE — If you ever watched “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and thought to yourself, “this movie would be so much better if it were more lighthearted,” then “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” may be the movie for you. Craig (played by Keir Gilchrist) is a depresse[...]
Under Review: ‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I don’t think I’ll ever understand the popularity of The Millennium Trilogy. I’ve always thought of it as the “Twilight” of middle-aged feminists. But then again, what do I know? I’m one of those American sloths who are too impatient to read the novel[...]
Follow ‘The Boondock Saints’ into the World of Comic Books
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Devoted fans of the cult-hit films “The Boondock Saints” and “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” now have a kick-ass movie companion to add to their collection and it’s come in the form of comics. “Boondock Saints: In Nomine P[...]
The Hulk is Returning … Without Edward Norton
— by ALEXA MILAN — Remember in “The Incredible Hulk” when Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark told the general about a certain team he was involved with? Well it looks like Edward Norton’s Hulk won’t be a part of that team. While The Hulk will still appear in the[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Flipped’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, “Flipped” tells the story of Bryce and Juli. The film follows the two from grade school through junior high. The two are completely different personality wise, but as with any good love story, that’s what [...]