Winstead triumphs in emotional drama
Anchored by strong acting from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Smashed succeeds.
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Argo impresses with strong cast, director
Ben Affleck’s latest film mixes drama and comedy as it tackles the historical narrative of the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
Butter disappoints with shallow themes
Despite strong characters and an intriguing backstory, Butter falls short of expectations with underdeveloped themes.
Perks creator credits versatility to USC
Author, screenwriter and director Stephen Chbosky, USC class of ’92, pulls from college years for skill and source material.
Pitch Perfect amuses with witty humor
Despite its hackneyed plot, Pitch Perfect entertains with enjoyable performances.
Baseball film fails to live up to potential
Despite its strong cast, Clint Eastwood’s Trouble with the Curve misses the mark.
Documentary honors fashion mogul
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel entertains fashion-lovers with an in-depth look into the life of Vogue editor Diana Vreeland.
Film and TV should be treated separately
With the 64th annual primetime Emmys hitting the small screen this Sunday, it seems as though all anyone can talk about these days is television: Will three-time winner Bryan Cranston claim a fourth Emmy for his flawless performance as Walter White in Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad? Will freshman series Homeland take down the reigning champion, […]
Religion movie ‘masters’ great filmmaking
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, The Master, entertains audiences with knockout performances and controversial themes.
Films should fuel deep religious discussions
Some of the best films address tricky societal themes, reflecting real life issues. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson’s hotly anticipated The Master, which hits theaters in limited release Sept. 14, is no exception. The film tackles the issue of religion and documents Lancaster “The Master” Dodd’s (Philip Seymour Hoffman) pursuit to spread his ever-growing faith-based organization […]