By Jan Hamilton Rating: B This indie film doesn’t go where you think it will, Two seemingly mis-matched couples start to stray. Kate (Wilde) seems to be pursuing co-worker Luke (Johnson) and Chris (Livingston) shows polite but unmistakable interest in Luke’s girl (Kendrick). A lot of beer is consumed in this enjoyable, slice of life… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: DRINKING BUDDIES
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2013 SXSW Guest Review: THE BOUNCEBACK
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A- Still dreaming of his ex, Stan (Stahl-David) Flies to Austin, knowing she’s there visiting their old friends. She is still hung-up on him, both seem unable to move on. This is the set-up for one of the coolest, raunchiest Austin based films in a long time. Austin natives will recognize… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: THE BOUNCEBACK
2013 SXSW Guest Review: DOWNLOADED
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A- This is the fascinating story of how Napster was brought down by the recording industry 10 years ago. Using copious available footage from the time and new interviews, the filmmakers can’t help but show whose side they are on. Even if you never had a dog in this fight, you’ll… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: DOWNLOADED
Review: JACK THE GIANT SLAYER
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (out of 5 Reels) The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds (IMDB). The trailer for this film garnered my attention because I noticed… Continue reading Review: JACK THE GIANT SLAYER
Review: BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) I really didn’t know what this film was about based after viewing the trailer but I thought I would give it a try anyway because sometimes I am pleasantly surprised as recently with Warm Bodies. This film is a supernatural love story set in the South,… Continue reading Review: BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
Review: A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 1 (Out of 5 Reels) All I wanted was this latest John McClane (Bruce Willis) installment to be as decent and entertaining as the last, unfortunately we don’t always get what we want. McClane Sr. travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack (Jai Courtney), only to discover… Continue reading Review: A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD
Review: WARM BODIES
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am not a fan of horror/ zombie flicks, but when I saw the trailer for this film, I wanted to give it a try. A zombie called R (Nicholas Hoult) rescues Julie (Teresa Palmer) from other attacking zombies and they soon develop a relationship that… Continue reading Review: WARM BODIES
Review: ZERO DARK THIRTY
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (out of 5 Reels) Having recently seen Ben Affleck’s Argo, in a way, I expected another interesting and suspenseful film. The only problem is that I knew the outcomes for both movies. I am a regular watcher of CBS Sunday Morning and saw the story about the real life person, Tony… Continue reading Review: ZERO DARK THIRTY