“Alice in Wonderland” (Review) It’ Ain’t Your Mama’s Alice Anymore
by: Dr. LoreneWales
For those of you who may not be familiar with Burtons’ work, he is a writer, director, producer, and sometimes actor. Ever since he hit the mainstream with Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, he’s been entertaining audiences with his dark, wry humor and eclectic adaptations of classic stories. Films like Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride and Edward Scissorhands [...]
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The Wizard of Oz Goes High Definition
On October 2, 2009 at 9:02 am
It’s like a nightmare come true.
When I was a kid, I was quite taken with the annual spectacle that was The Wizard of Oz on network TV. I mean, wow, it actually switched from black and white to color. How cool is that?
In retrospect, not cool at all. I recently caught it on TV a [...]
Movie Section Editor’s Film Of The Week (VIDEO)
On October 1, 2009 at 9:06 am
In regards to the recent media storm surrounding the arrest of Roman Polanski I would like to focus on a director that refuses to sign the “Free Polanski” petition. Since we’ve alright highlighted Luc Besson via parclive update, I will focus on Kevin Smith. He has his own raunchy style of humor, but manages to [...]
Hollywood Supports Child-Rape (VIDEO)
On September 30, 2009 at 12:12 am
How many great films can a filmmaker create before he is awarded a “get out of jail free” card?
The answer should be none.
No amount of artistic talent can justify a heinous crime. It is interesting how so many are able to jump to the defense of someone because they are a fan (or colleague).
We see [...]
Fame (Review, Trailer)
On September 29, 2009 at 12:08 am
Hollywood has put together many great musicals; however, I am no expert on the genre. My favorite musicals include My Fair Lady, Funny Face, Top Hat, (anything with Audrey Hepburn or Fred Astaire) and Chicago or even South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. This may tell you something about my knowledge of the genre (or [...]
Director Roman Polanski May Finally Face U.S. Justice
On September 28, 2009 at 12:23 am
Very few people have experienced such highs and lows as director Roman Polanski has in his life. His feature debut was an impressive Polish film, Knife in the Water (1962). Soon after, he came to Hollywood and made such notable films as Rosemary’s Baby (1968).
In 1969 he would endure first hand one of the worst [...]
“GAMER” (Film Review) (TRAILER)
On September 25, 2009 at 7:28 am
* * (out of 4)
Rating: R (strong language, sexual references, some drug use)
Director: Mark Neveldine
The team behind the “Crank” series brings us a mindless exercise in frustration. Ok – noise and frustration. If you are a fan of Action/Thrillers, the filmmaking team of Nevedine/Taylor should raise your expectations, but they crank up a boring ride [...]
Film Editor’s Film Of The Week
On September 24, 2009 at 2:41 am
My pick for this week is Rian Johnson’s Brick. This is an excellent noir style detective film strategically placed in a high school about a boy’s search for his ex-girlfriend’s murderer. While investigating he finds out more than he wants to! It is full of mystery, murder, suspense, femme fatales, and fast, witty dialogue. It [...]
Movies Opening This Week (Trailers)
On September 23, 2009 at 12:46 am
Here are some films opening this week. Check out the trailers and let us know what you think!
Surrogates
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Fame
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Pandorum
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Coco Before Chanel
“EXTRACT” (Film Review)
On September 22, 2009 at 8:50 am
* * * (out of 4)
Rating: R (strong language, sexual references, some drug use)
Director: Mike Judge
“Extract” (which deserves a funnier title) has all the flavor of a classic screwball comedy. In it, Jason Bateman leads a very funny cast through a film about middle-age boredom that is anything but boring. I cannot remember the last [...]
Is Lunatic Filmmaker (Michael Moore) Calling It Quits?
On September 18, 2009 at 12:04 am
Michael Moore was not always seen as a man in lockstep with the far left. His film Bowling For Columbine began as a great showcase of the problems surrounding recent school shootings with very informative interviews with prominent public figures. It all went bad when he turned this all into a blatant attack on people [...]
Movies To Watch For (trailers)
On September 17, 2009 at 5:54 am
The Informant
On September 18th Steven Soderbergh looks like he will attempt to bounce back after a couple shaky films (most notably, Che). He has certainly made some great films; we hope he bounces back with this one. We’ll have to wait and find out.
Fame
On September 25th there will be another film adaptation of the wildly [...]
Patrick Swayze: Born To Dance, Died Too Soon
On September 16, 2009 at 7:49 am
Patrick Swayze was born to dance. Moving across the stage or the screen came as naturally to him as being one of Hollywood’s down-to-earth nice guys. But dancing just came naturally to Patrick. You see, his mom owned a dance studio in Houston, where he grew up learning that hard work paid off. He danced [...]
