— by ROB COX — This week’s announcement that “Kick Ass” director Matthew Vaughn will helm Fox’s “X-Men: First Class” raises some interesting questions. According to boxofficemojo.com, “First Class” will be an origin story, detailing how Charles Xavier and Erik Lensher[...]
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Under Review: ‘Iron Man 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Ol’ Shellhead had no way of living up to the hype and momentum gained from his previous and debutant outing on the big screen. “Iron Man 2” is certainly no slouch when it comes to action and adventure, it just seemed in so many places to…jar. We [...]
The Top 5 Movies That Should Be Remade
— by CAM SMITH — A little while ago, I was charged with drafting a list of The Top 5 Movies Which Should Never Be Remade and at the time I considered it to be something of a challenge. Certainly, it’s a completely relevant topic, given that we’re living in an age fraught with[...]
Under Review: ‘Oceans’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Water is essential to all species of organisms. Of course, the fact that all living things require food, water and a stable environment in order to maintain their life processes is universally known. That being said, judging from a scientific lens, the world’s [...]
Under Review: ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — It seems that the quality of thrillers has cheapened dramatically throughout the years. Since modern day crime capers frequently sport illogical plot twists and one-dimensional or clichéd protagonists, it’s refreshing to see a film like “The Secret in Their [...]
Under Review: ‘Last Train Home’
— by JOEL CRARY — “Last Train Home” is a film that aches. Watching it is akin to experiencing the push and pull of a circulatory system. The heart pumps and initiates a flow. A family is reunited for one brief moment before the call of utility interferes. It will be a year before the[...]
Under Review: ‘Please Give’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — As a New Yorker, I have become jaded about the problem of homelessness. It’s extremely rare for me to donate to someone less fortunate than myself because I’ve seen so many homeless individuals. But to my surprise, a couple of weeks ago I became[...]
Under Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — However, this remake definitely mirrors the original to such a degree that the previously described feat became impossible. It reminded me of the “Psycho” remake in that I didn’t feel it was so much as a new interpretation or a re-imagining as it[...]
Under Review: ‘The Maid’ (aka ‘La Nana’)
— by JOEL CRARY — There were giggles in the theatre as the title for Sebastián Silva’s “The Maid” popped up on the screen, right as Raquel, played by actress Catalina Saavedra, looks directly into the camera over her supper. What makes Raquel tick? We are invited to take a close, [...]
Under Review: ‘The Square’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Greed is a powerful thing. It’s not surprising that greed runs people to various evils, including murder and deception. But what powers greed? It can be anything, but the most common instigator is money. Now, many films have been made about the topic but one th[...]
Under Review: ‘Casino Jack and the United States of Money’
— by BEV QUESTAD — The story about Jack Abramoff is not just a sad story of human failure, but a well-documented exposé of a capitalist democracy in trouble. Companies needing legislative favors, whether related to setting up Chinese sweatshops or deregulation of Wall Street, hire persu[...]
‘Star Trek’: The Lack of Khan
— by CHRIS HYATT — When I heard the news a few years ago that a new version of “Star Trek” was coming out, I was a little skeptical. For starters, the recent wave of remakes on the large and small screens had, for the most part, been poorly done. The comic book movie wave [&h[...]
If I Was Making … ‘Avatar 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Now this one you have to tread carefully with. “Avatar” split audiences a little (not enough to stop it from becoming the highest grossing film of all time, though). Some felt the plot was very simplistic and even lifted straight from other popular eco-frien[...]
Under Review: ‘Under Great White Northern Lights’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Whether it inspires you or simply makes you jump for joy, music is an important part of most people’s lives. Personally, I enjoy musicians such as The Beatles, Johnny Thunders, The Ramones and, of course, Bob Dylan. But perhaps my favorite band is the[...]