By Laurie Coker Rating: C+ We Are What We Are – the title of Jim Mickel’s bizarre thriller might, on one hand, seem simply a statement of the obvious, but sometimes “what we are” is downright strange. Fortunately for Mickel, I like weird, and in some cases, such as this, works – for the most… Continue reading Review: WE ARE WHAT WE ARE
Month: October 2013
Review: MACHETE KILLS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Feeling less “grindhouse” and more cartoonish than the first film, Machete Kills plays out more like a Spy Kids spin-off for grownups. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially when writer/director Robert Rodriguez and his co-writers Kyle Ward and Marcel Rodriguez make the film an often… Continue reading Review: MACHETE KILLS
Review: GRAVITY
By Savannah Wood Grade: A+ I’m not generally one to measure my enjoyment of a film by the number of times I almost had a panic attack, but Gravity brought out the anxiety-masochist in me. It doesn’t help that open space is one of my greatest fears (one which, fortunately, I’ll most likely never have… Continue reading Review: GRAVITY
Review: RUNNER RUNNER
Savannah Wood Grade: C- With a few notable exceptions (Oceans Eleven and Casino Royale, to name a few), gambling films have never held any place of honor in my heart. I’ve heard enough stories about overconfident prodigies scamming their way into the big leagues (and the big bucks) enough times that I feel sated enough… Continue reading Review: RUNNER RUNNER
Review: RUNNER, RUNNER
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Watching Runner, Runner, I waited for someone or something to run, and it never happened – no characters, no scary animals, no speedy cars and especially not the storyline. Apparently, “runner, runner” is a poker term, or so I learned, but I saw little poker either. Justin Timberlake and Ben… Continue reading Review: RUNNER, RUNNER
Review: GRAVITY
By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ As a claustrophobe, I’ve never fuss over wide-open spaces or high places, but rather, I hyperventilate over elevators and low ceilings – bungie-jumping, no problem, tall buildings, not an issue, the wide- blue underwater realm, love it and space? Until I watched director Alfonso Cuarón’s new film Gravity, starring Sandra… Continue reading Review: GRAVITY
Review: GRAVITY
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I purposefully didn’t seek out any additional information about this film other than watching the trailer, because I wanted to go into it with an open mind. A medical engineer, Ryan Stone, and an astronaut, Matt Kowalski, work together to survive after an accident leaves them… Continue reading Review: GRAVITY
Review: GRAVITY
By Mark Saldaña Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) With no intention of irony or sarcasm whatsoever, I have to say that Gravity truly floored me, and did this on several levels. Writer/director Alfonso Cuarón, the acclaimed filmmaker of movies Children of Men and Y Tu Mamá También, has made an incredible movie which tells a… Continue reading Review: GRAVITY
Review: RUNNER RUNNER
By Mark Saldaña Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) After seeing a trailer for this movie, I suspected that the film would be a typical morality tale of the evils of greed and yes this is exactly the case. The plot and story have little to offer audiences in terms of originality. Similar themes and… Continue reading Review: RUNNER RUNNER
Movie News: ANCHORMAN: THE EXHIBIT
Design Unveiled, New Props Announced for ‘Anchorman: The Exhibit’ at the Newseum WASHINGTON — The Newseum has revealed the design of “Anchorman: The Exhibit,” which features props, costumes and footage from the 2004 hit comedy “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” The exhibit, created in partnership with Paramount Pictures, will open on Nov. 14, just… Continue reading Movie News: ANCHORMAN: THE EXHIBIT