— by ADAM POYNTER — Oct. 28, 2010 was officially “Tron: Legacy” day across the globe as 23 minutes of preview footage was screened in IMAX and 3D locations throughout the world. Following in the footsteps of 20th Century FOX and their “Avatar” preview day, the hop[...]
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Under Review: ‘Fred: The Movie’
— by ESTHER RYKACZEWSKI — From Derf Films and Varsity Pictures comes the highly-anticipated Independent film of the season: “Fred: The Movie” (directed by Clay Weiner and produced by Brian Robbins and Gary Binkow). The film had its world premiere on Nickelodeon Sept. 18 and i[...]
Under Review: ‘Jackass 3D’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Hi, I’m Jessika Owens, welcome to a “Jackass 3D” review. Right off the bat, let me start by saying that there is one skit in this film that is going down in history, as the only “Jackass” skit to EVER make me seriously nauseous[...]
Under Review: ‘Last Best Chance’
— by BEV QUESTAD — It’s a wonder any laws get passed in this country. The Northwest Film Center in Portland, Ore., has been showcasing a series on Human Rights this fall. Playing Wednesday, Oct. 2, is a well-done documentary entitled “Last Best Chance.” It begins with John McCain[...]
Under Review: ‘The Exorcist’ Extended Director’s Cut’ on Blu-ray
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The moment I popped in “The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut” on Blu-ray, I was reminded of what I was in for. To greet me was Linda Blair’s possessed face painted in an eerie green glow accompanied with demonic noises. Immediately, I remembered how frig[...]
Under Review: ‘Runaway’ by Kanye West
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — The creative yet undeniably indulgent rapper is an anomaly these days – especially ones who still try to sculpt meaning into their pre-processed beats, in contrast to just rhyming about “drugs, guns and hoes.” However, producer-turned-hip-hop superstar[...]
Under Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 2′
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Ghosts: Who’s afraid of ’em anymore? I mean, according to ancient folklore, they can be kept at bay with just a simple pinch of salt, brass bells and holy water. To me, the more rational fears are that of maniacal clowns, bees and the opening credits to [...]
Under Review: ‘I Spit On Your Grave’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — I went into this film expecting a certain type of movie: an in-your-face film pumped with violence, hate and vengeance. My suspicions seemed to have been confirmed at the ticket window when I was informed it was ‘Unrated’ and nobody under 17 would be allo[...]
Under Review: ‘The Peasant and the Priest’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Ambitious, intellectual, and well-researched, this insightful documentary explains effects of globalization through the lives of two wonderful old men and a famous work of art. This film opens silently with a view of a relaxed, wholesome 14th century landscape of peasa[...]
Under Review: ‘The Least Among You’
— by SEAN GERSKI — It’s always good to get a little entertainment mixed in while you are being educated — or is it the other way around? Either way, “The Least Among You” works on both levels. Written and directed by Mark Young and based on a true story, the movie[...]
Under Review: ‘Hereafter’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Clint Eastwood doesn’t waste any time grabbing the audience’s attention. In the opening sequence of “Hereafter,” the viewer is swept into a tsunami. Death and destruction in its wake, we are introduced to the first character of the film, Marie Le[...]
Review: Marwencol
— by BEV QUESTAD — What constitutes the concept of great art? What qualifies my sculpture, my oil painting or my collage as a personal experiment and Claude Monet’s as classic impressionist expression? Why is your kindergartner’s art “developing” and Picasso’s worth millions?[...]
Under Review: ‘RED’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Hollywood has a tendency of taking its older A-List stars and as they age shoving them into the roles of quirky grandfather or boss of the main antagonist. “RED” takes that stereotype, flips it on its head and then shoots it. “RED” is directed by Robert[...]
Under Review: ‘Best Worst Movie’
— by H.G. WATSON — In the documentary “Best Worst Movie,” one film critic muses on what can make a bad movie so watchable. “You don’t listen to bad music or go to see a bad band; you don’t tell all your friends to go read a bad book.” But a really, truly bad film […][...]