It’s Kind of a Funny Story is not a new Cuckoo’s Nest
The film’s teen drama aspect is weak, but it gives experienced actors a chance to shine.
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Characters’ chemistry makes up for predictable story
The film’s strong pacing of humor helps to break up the movie’s many campy scenes.
Adultery livens up writers’ lives in Tamara Drewe
The cast shines, even as some characters fade out of the story as the movie progresses.
Film takes a dramatic approach to site’s origin
The Social Network explores the dark deals that went into the creation of Facebook.
Film wastes emotive promise
The film presents an interesting narrative that nonetheless misses the mark.
Devil proves a disappointment
M. Night Shyamalan’s new film aims for introspection into human nature, but fails with cliché characters and a lack of thrills.
Affleck reaffirms his directing skills with his new film The Town
Film goes beyond the tropes of the heist setup for a story about trying to escape one’s past.
Class gives film students a taste of real life
In CTPR 480, cinema production majors work overtime on their movies.
Romances that capture the comedy and tragedy of love
The new film Valentine’s Day, which opens today, offers audiences “a day in the life of love,” but, as most could easily predict, the film will not be offering anything new. Most Hollywood films about romance tend toward the same dull conventions of narrative and form — as is the case with Valentine’s Day. This […]
The top films you didn’t see in 2009
There have been a lot of good films this past year, from the critically lauded (The Hurt Locker), to the summer blockbusters (Star Trek). But then there were also films you didn’t see. And since the DVDs are out, here’s a list of films for your next trip to Netflix or Blockbuster. Endgame South Africa […]