— 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[...]
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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 […][...]
Under Review: ‘Conviction’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — “And the Oscar goes to …” Yes, folks, I have Oscar faith in “Conviction.” From start to finish, this film commands your full attention and I think it’s going to succeed at the next Academy Awards on both the acting as well as techn[...]
Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Believe it or not, I’ve actually been institutionalized (albeit for only a short period of time) during one part of my life, which I’d like to call “The Dark Ages,” simply for dramatic effect. Now whether you consider me a sociopath or just another[...]
Under Review: ‘Max Manus’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Trapped by the Germans in his own Oslo apartment, Max Manus escapes by jumping out his window. Surrounded by five guards in a hospital, he regains consciousness but is trussed up in a cast. In traction, while guards take a smoke outside his room, Max uses metal clipper[...]
Under Review: ‘Life as We Know It’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Most people have a plan for their lives pretty early on: finish school, get a degree, begin a promising career and then start a family. Well, in Warner Bros.’ new romantic comedy “Life as We Know It,” director Greg Berlanti shows us just how quickly that “[...]
Under Review: ‘When We Leave’ (aka ‘Die Fremde’)
— by BEV QUESTAD — It is hard enough for a woman to make the decision to leave a marriage. But what if she doesn’t have a skill or an education? What if she has a young child? What if that child is being mistreated? What if she’s Muslim? It is important to note[...]