— by ADAM POYNTER — Hot off the major success of 2009’s “The Hangover,” director Todd Phillips is hoping to recapture some of that lightning back in the bottle by re-teaming with Zach Galifianakis and adding in a little Robert Downey Jr. to make an odd-ball traveling duo in Warner [...]
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Under Review: ‘Out in the Silence’
— by BEV QUESTAD — “It’s all about being ourselves,” says the filmmaker, Joe Wilson. The Northwest Film Center series, “Voices in Action: Human Rights on Film,” has presented films this year on topics related to minority rights and how those rights affect the greater global goo[...]
Under Review: ‘Psycho’ 50th Anniversary Edition
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — “Psycho” single-handedly destroyed Hollywood’s innocence. The film, helmed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock and penned by Joseph Stefano, terrified audience members when it was released in 1960. However, unlike many films, it has stood the test[...]
Under Review: ‘Stone’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Let’s face it; your boss is probably a jerk. But instead of complaining about it over some tea and crumpets, do something about it – viva la revolution! Now you could steal a page from any of our ancient ancestors and kill him or you could just blackmail him.[...]
Under Review: ‘Mugabe and the White African’
— by BEV QUESTAD — I am confused by this film’s contents and I’ll tell you why. Historically, Black Africans were disenfranchised and marginalized in their own countries for generations. Whites took their land, their government and their soul. White-run businesses transported fathers[...]
Under Review: ‘Tron: Legacy’ Preview Night
— 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[...]
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[...]