— by H.G. WATSON — I have a lot of stuff. About 250 DVDs, at last count. A staggering graphic novel collection. More coffee mugs then I could hope to ever use. Books on shelves and in piles distributed throughout my apartment, or boxed up and awaiting a new home in my parents house[...]
Archive for the ‘Features’ Category
A Music Video from ‘Brownstones to Red Dirt’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is a music video for the documentary “Brownstones to Red Dirt” under the track title “Children of the Future.” And here is the movie’s official description: “Brownstones To Red Dirt” follows four pairs of pen pals[...]
Movie Theatre Etiquette: A Rough Guide
— by H.G. WATSON — Put yourself in a movie theatre. The lights have dimmed, you’ve already forgotten what the trailers were, and the 20th Century Fox logo has tricked you into thinking you’re watching “Star Wars” for the millionth time. At this time, the person two seats [...]
How It Should Have Ended: ‘District 9’
The comedic fiends at HISHE (How It Should Have Ended) have set their sights on “District 9” and come up with the following take on how the movie should have ended. And I guess we could mention that there is a spoiler involved, but you should probably figure out a feature called How It S[...]
Two New TV Spots from ‘Thor’
— by ADAM POYNTER — With summer sneaking up right around the corner, the major studios are gearing up to start promoting their movies even more on television. So we have two new short television spots to show you today from Marvel’s upcoming “Thor.” There has already been a Super B[...]
A Humorous Music Video from ‘Rio’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Do you like playing Angry Birds and watching “Flight of the Conchords”? If so, I have quite the treat for you (actually, it’s entertaining even if you don’t like those things). In this video, which is a mashup of the upcoming[...]
An Extended Preview of ‘Captain America: First Avenger’
— by ADAM POYNTER — At first, there were a lot of skeptics towards Marvel’s choice to cast Chris Evans as the title character in this summer’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” But, as photos started to leak out, and the general attitude toward the film turned positive. With [...]
Watch the First Five Minutes of ‘Source Code’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — So far, everything I have read and watched about “Source Code” seems to be just right. If you haven’t watched the trailers, “Source Code” is a new science fiction movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan. After watching the f[...]
Surviving the Rain: A Movie Guide for Rainy Days
— by ADAM POYNTER — As the brisk nights of winter fade away into the gloomy rainy days of spring, staying in is the thing to do. When you are held captive by the elements and not feeling the need to be soaked, finding the right movie can help you to pass the time until […][...]
Two Animated Shorts from Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There a few things to be said about the trailers and posters we’ve seen for Zach Snyder’s “Sucker Punch.” First, they are visually spectacular. They really draw you in and I must admit they have impressed me. The main character “Baby Dol[...]
A Music Video from ‘Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is a music video for the movie “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.” The song is “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves. The Disney movie stars Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Austin Butler. Directed by Michael Lembeck and[...]
New Footage from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The end, unfortunately, is nigh. Last year, I wrote a column summarizing my thoughts on the Harry Potter franchise. In general, I believe Warner Bros. has done an excellent job staying true to the books and on July 15, the epic saga will come to an emotional clo[...]
2 Features from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — All good Potter fans know “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” was released in November, and, hopefully, true followers realize the film comes out on Blu Ray on April 15. But before diehards race to the store to pick up the movie, below is a[...]
‘Girls on Film’ Project Tackles Gender Issues in Cinema
— by H.G. WATSON — A major criticism of Hollywood films is that they lack great roles for female characters. While pictures like “Black Swan” and “Winter’s Bone” show that change may be on the way, action films and your generic thrillers still tend to be pretty [...]