With the upcoming premieres of The Host and Game of Thrones, fans of science fiction and fantasy are prepared to see some of literature’s hottest titles portrayed on the screen. Whatever your opinions on Stephenie Meyer or George R. R. Martin, it’s undeniable that the fantasy and science fiction genres have a large market for [...]
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Prehistoric film proves timeless
There’s a lot to like about The Croods, an alternative take on a traditional Stone Age family.
Read the rest of this article »The Call responds to classic themes of guilt, death
The Call instantly separates itself from the generic thriller with its fast-paced action.
Read the rest of this article »Django controversy swells as Oscars approach
High-level award ceremonies often harbor serious controversy, and this year’s Academy Awards will once not be an exception. Refreshing the century-long debate incepted by Mark Twain with “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” about the use of the “n-word” in literature, Quentin Tarantino’s fantastically violent “Django: Unchained” has proven to be a heavy source of debate [...]
Read the rest of this article »Gun violence in film will aid debate
After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, it seems like a good time to take a look at how school shootings are portrayed in the media. Michael Moore’s documentary, Bowling for Columbine provides a gritty look into the American world of easily obtainable guns and the horrifying symptoms that that world can face [...]
Read the rest of this article »Film involves both art and leisure
Film is an art form, but many often perceive it — first and foremost — as a leisure activity. Just look at the disparities between the potential awards contenders. This year, some of the most likely awards contenders span all of genres and audiences: Skyfall (action-adventure), Lincoln (biopic), Beasts of the Southern Wild (fantasy), Flight [...]
Read the rest of this article »Fans bring success to The Room, awful films
Every month at the Regent Landmark Theater in Los Angeles, a very dedicated group of fans gathers to pay homage to a film unlike any other. It’s not a seminal work from a respected auteur or renowned cult classic — the sort of movies that usually deserve such treatment. No, these people are here to [...]
Read the rest of this article »Flight Behavior discusses personal growth, change
Barbara Kingsolver’s latest entertains with lyrical prose and complex themes.
Read the rest of this article »Found footage style could use freshening
One of my really good friends insists that I go see Paranormal Activity 4 with him. We’ve seen the first three together, so he’s calling it a tradition. I hate our tradition. I’m horrible in horror films: I get really jumpy, I scream and I yell. I’m that girl who can’t keep her sh-t together. [...]
Read the rest of this article »Winstead triumphs in emotional drama
Anchored by strong acting from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Smashed succeeds.
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