— by ADAM POYNTER — In a time of year after the all the hype and excitement of holiday movie releases has subsided, countless sequels and artsy films vying for Oscar recognition have come and gone, director Ron Howard (“Apollo 13,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Cinderella[...]
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Under Review: ‘The Green Hornet’
— by CHRIS HYATT — Shortly before I left to go screen it, I wrote a preview of “The Green Hornet.” I said two key items in that story: that it would be great if Seth Rogen somehow pulled off the hero role, and if the movie began to tank, the supporting cast and director [&hel[...]
Under Review: ‘Shank’
— by CHRIS HYATT — For all of the fun there is to be had by taking shots at bad movies, there are some things that just disappoint me. One of them is having to take shots at movies that would be really good, were it not for one or two elements not done as […][...]
Under Review: ‘Season of the Witch’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I went in knowing “Season of the Witch” was getting terrible reviews, so expectations were low going in. You see, I love fantasy films and I figured that maybe those who hated the film just didn’t like the genre. Boy, was I wrong. The movie started off wel[...]
Under Review: ‘Change of Plans’
— by BEV QUESTAD — A great way to bring in the New Year is by watching the quirky French film “A Change of Plans.” Now showing at the historic Hollywood Theater in Portland, Ore., this insightful and delightful slice of life is bookended, like “Zorba the Greek,” with dance as a[...]
Under Review: ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Gulliver’s Travels” is a novel written by Jonathan Swift in 1726 and has been adapted and showcased in many different mediums over the past two decades. The latest reincarnation of the story was brought to life by 20th Century Fox and director Rob Letterman. Th[...]
Under Review: ‘Blue Valentine’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — When you’re young and completely besotted, you think love is all you need to sustain a marriage. But more often than not, the strain of real life takes its toll and one realizes love does not conquer all. With disconcerting realism, Derek Cianfrance tells the [...]
Under Review: ‘Incendies’
— by H.G. WATSON — Films about war, any war (World War II, recent conflicts in the Mid-East, Star) hedge on how compelling their characters are. “The Great Escape” wouldn’t have been half as much fun had we not had Steve McQueen’s Cooler King to root for; “Apocalypse Now” wou[...]
Review: Somewhere
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Sofia Coppola returns to familiar territory with her latest film, “Somewhere.” More rewarding than the somewhat disappointing “Marie Antoinette,” “Somewhere’s” simplistic and intimate storyline about a lost A-list actor is very refreshing. While so[...]
Under Review: ‘The Fighter’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Not since “Rocky” have I been moved to tears by a movie about a boxer. “The Fighter” managed to leave me shattered — but in a good way. A true-life account of two brothers, the powerful boxing movie directed by David O. Russell is not your typical [...]
Under Review: ‘Destricted’
— by CHRIS HYATT — Before I start, I’d like to give fair warning that this particular review will very likely contain provocative imagery and some mild language. This is most likely not safe for work, but sometimes, that’s just how it goes. When I started writing this piece, [...]
Under Review: ‘How Do You Know’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — It’s easy to write about the movies you love. Whether it’s the great acting, plot, dialogue, cinematography or just the message — you know why you enjoy it so much and can freely explain why. On the flip side, it’s also easy to write about th[...]
Under Review: ‘Tron: Legacy’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Making a list of a sci-fi cult classics wouldn’t be complete without phrases like “disc wars,” “light cycles” and “the grid.” Of course, I am referring to “Tron,” a 1982 hit that has only gained more popularity as time has gone on. Being a pioneer in[...]