By Laurie Coker Rating: D- When Kick Ass premiered at SXSW a couple of years ago, it surprised me. I never thought I would get in to such a wild, farfetched film, but I did – for good reason. The story, the cast, the excitement of SXSW all worked to enhance the experience and it… Continue reading Review: KICK ASS 2
Day: August 16, 2013
Review: JOBS
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I didn’t know what to expect going in to see this film but I usually just try to keep an open mind and take everything at face value. This film is the story of Steve Jobs’ ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered… Continue reading Review: JOBS
Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) I really didn’t know what to expect from this film but my movie buddies told me it was getting great reviews on the east coast. A hard-partying high school senior’s philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical “nice girl” (IMDB).
Review: KICK-ASS 2
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) I hoped the latest installment of Kick-Ass would be as good if not better than the first but alas, we don’t always get what we want. The costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass joins with a group of normal citizens who have been inspired to fight crime in… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
Review: AUSTENLAND
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Let me start by saying that I am an absolute and complete fan of all that is Jane Austen. So, it is not surprising that I was very much looking forward to seeing this film. Obsessed with the BBC production of “Pride and Prejudice”, a woman travels… Continue reading Review: AUSTENLAND
Review: KICK-ASS 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The path to heroism is not always the same for all versions of this archetype. In Kick-Ass, Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) dreams of becoming a costumed hero like the kind he reads about in comics. When he attempts to emulate these characters, he mostly ends up… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
Review: JOBS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For those worried or concerned about Ashton Kutcher’s performance as the technology “i-con” Steve Jobs, fear not. Kutcher knocks it out of the park, perfectly capturing his manner of speaking, body language and unusual gait. Jobs’ charisma and passion for his products is perfectly recreated. In… Continue reading Review: JOBS
Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Spectacular Now is an interesting title. The film actually never makes a spectacle of reality-based teenage drama. The scenarios in the story have an earthy and honest quality to them as do the characters. Adapting the novel by Tim Tharp, director James Ponsoldt and writers… Continue reading Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
Review: THE BUTLER
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ It is easy to love a film, in spite of a sometimes heavy handed director, if for nothing more than an exceptional cast. Scripted by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels’ civil rights era film meanders perhaps a bit too much in places, but because of the talents of Forest Whitaker and… Continue reading Review: THE BUTLER