By Laurie Coker Rating: A Few films can sustain characters like Richard Linklater’s films Before Sunrise (1994), Before Sunset (2004) and now, nine years later, his newest in the series Before Midnight, but because they are richly drawn and immensely engaging, we follow along in their lives with interest and curiosity. We can find comfort… Continue reading Review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Category: MAIN
DVD Release: Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures is out on DVD and Blu Ray in a special features powerpack. Since I am not the films target demographic, I found the film a bit juvenile and superficial. Still, the cast, save one, is strong and the special effects are actually pretty flawless. The combo pack offers some interesting looks at making… Continue reading DVD Release: Beautiful Creatures
Review: HANGOVER PART III
By: Laurie Coker Rating: F Notably, as my male critic friends pointed out at the screening, I am NOT the target demographic for the new Hangover film, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Ken Jeong, reprising their roles and proving some men never learn. I went in whining from the start, convinced the… Continue reading Review: HANGOVER PART III
Review; STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS
By Laurie Coker Rating: A- Not every film released warrants me driving over 40 miles round trip for a 9:00 PM screening (I have done such for some real stinkers), but a Star Trek movie does fuel my desire, if not my car. Since my youth, I religiously watched the first run series with a… Continue reading Review; STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS
Review: ARTHUR NEWMAN
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Broken people make for extremely interesting stories to watch. Like a train wreck, their lives, dysfunctional and desperate, are difficult to turn away from. Colin Firth and Emily Blunt star in Arthur Newman, and their powerful performances make up for a dreary tale, one with little going for it and… Continue reading Review: ARTHUR NEWMAN
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Believe it or not, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE GREAT GATSBY was not required reading for me in high school, so I went into this film with an open mind and no expectations. Mr. Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), is an eccentric millionaire who throws extravagant party’s every weekend… Continue reading Review: THE GREAT GATSBY
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY
By Laurie Coker Rating: B- “Old dead white guys – that’s all we read!” These words have come from countless students of mine over the past 25 years. While we have worked to change that, some “old white guys,” will always be on high school reading lists. Thousands of teens across the nation read F.… Continue reading Review: THE GREAT GATSBY
Review: MUSICAL CHAIRS
By Laurie Coker Rating: C+/B- With the huge popularity of shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You can Dance, many of us have dance fever. As a lover of dance (though I never took lessons), I watch those silly shows and enjoy movies with similar themes. offers a twist on traditional… Continue reading Review: MUSICAL CHAIRS
SXSW 2013 Review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Few films can sustain characters like Richard Linklater’s films Before Sunrise (1994), Before Sunset (2004) and now, nine years later, his newest in the series Before Midnight, but because they are richly drawn and immensely engaging, we following along in their lives with interest and curiosity. We can find comfort… Continue reading SXSW 2013 Review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Review: IRON MAN 3
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) I did not place my expectations too high going into this film because while I have enjoyed both of the previous installations I don’t have much faith in sequels like this. But, surprisingly, this one does have its moments. Overall, I still think the first one is the… Continue reading Review: IRON MAN 3