Enough Said showcases strong acting
The film allows late Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini to show off his range in the lead role of Enough Said, a romantic drama.
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Mansfield’s Car falls short of expectation
Billy Bob Thornton directs the well cast but overly sweet Vietnam War-era drama about his experiences growing up in the South.
Sequels can build on strength of originals
Have a conversation about the state of movies today, and you’ll soon hit the topic of sequels — right after the words “remakes” and “vampire movies.” The proliferation of sequels is often cited as one of the signs of the decay of the movie industry. It’s an example of the money-obsessed nature of movie studios, […]
Nine Inch Nails flirts with new sounds
The band returns from hiatus and delivers a solid follow up to their 2008 album The Slip.
Living off the grid can be a fearful prospect
It’s nice, from time to time, to be reminded of the past, and, earlier this week, I had my opportunity to do so while watching a 1949 film for a class on post-war Hollywood. The Academy Award-winning film, A Letter to Three Wives, reflects upon the marriages of three women in light of news that […]
Dean Slater goes beyond expectations
The college comedy explores the effects of social media and technology on campus life.
Closed Circuit fails to balance disparate elements
The film does little to address timely political topics with the requisite urgency and lacks the gravitas to thrill moviegoers.
Fantasy, sci-fi push artistic boundaries
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 […]
Prehistoric film proves timeless
There’s a lot to like about The Croods, an alternative take on a traditional Stone Age family.
The Call responds to classic themes of guilt, death
The Call instantly separates itself from the generic thriller with its fast-paced action.