— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It’s always a risky proposition revamping any childhood staple. Nostalgia may sell tickets, but it doesn’t mean that the movie-goers will be as happy with the experience as they were in their childhood. With any luck, though, the franchise will become popu[...]
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Two Clips from ‘Cyrus’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — If Judd Apatow-produced movies have taught us anything, it’s that Jonah Hill is a funny man. From being a desperate virgin to an obsessed rock star’s fan, Hill’s sense of self deprecation and line delivery have had us all laughing in a movie theater. Wit[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Pretty Bird’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — We’ve all been fooled by trailers. We see a trailer and think a movie is going to be awesome and then we are sadly let down. On the flip side, there are times when a trailer cannot show all the best parts of the film and we are pleasantly surprised […[...]
Under Review: ‘Thorn in the Heart’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Director Michel Gondry is known for his innovative and creative video and film projects. It seems surprising that a documentary about his aunt Suzette would be his latest project. However, after seeing the film, it earns its place among Gondry’s other work a[...]
A Sneak Peek at J.J. Abrams’ ‘Super-8’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It’s weird to think J.J. Abrams got his start in something as mundane as “Felicity.” Now whenever you hear the name J.J. Abrams, you’re bound to think along the lines of sci-fi. With the release of the teaser trailer for his new movie “Super 8,” it[...]
Under Review: ‘Babies’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Documentaries have been used to show social injustice, portraits of historical figures, and areas of earth that are beyond imagination. The new french documentary “Babies” shows us babies and it’s beyond adorable. “Babies” follows four babies and the[...]
Three Red-Band Clips from ‘MacGruber’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — “Saturday Night Live” has experimented a few times with bringing re-occurring sketches to the big screen and has experienced varying levels of success with them. Their latest addition, “MacGruber” (based off sketches that parody “MacGyver[...]
Six Clips from ‘The Back-Up Plan’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — The dating world is hard, especially if you have a kid. There is a lot of commitment involved. What if you’re pregnant and dating though? You’ve got to hope to find somebody who is willing to help raise a kid who is not theirs with you from the beginning. [...]
Five Clips from ‘Oceans’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — In recent years, a slew of documentaries have been created about the Earth. From “Planet Earth” to the even more simply named “Earth,” each has tried to capture the majesty of our planet. The latest documentary, “Oceans,” further explores what[...]
A Scene from ‘When You’re Strange’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It has been 45 years since The Doors became a band, 39 years since Jim Morrison’s death, and 37 years since The Doors disbanded. After all this time, people still remain enamored with The Doors. The new documentary “When You’re Strange” tells the life [...]
Four Clips from ‘Babies’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Babies look adorable doing anything. They could be playing with building blocks, staring off into space, or scooting around, and it’s as cute as a button. The film “Babies” is using this cuteness to its advantage. The film explores the first year of four[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Pixels’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — All I can say when I see the short film “Pixels” is “wow.” The time and effort that must have gone into the two and a half minute video is extraordinary. The short starts with a pixel blob over a busy city. Quickly the pixels start taking over, with a [...]
‘Toy Story 3’: Drawn to Animation
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Eleven years after the release of “Toy Story 2,” the “Toy Story” franchise is continuing with “Toy Story 3.” Going this long between films is tricky. The kids who grew up seeing the films have grown up, but not to the age where they would h[...]