SHORT TERM 12 Earns the Accolades
The buzz on the low-budget independent drama Short Term 12, has been building steadily since the film won the SXSW …Read the Rest
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The Summer Movie Box Office Scorecard
The summer movie season has come to an end. And, like any other season, it was filled with hits and …Read the Rest
CLOSED CIRCUIT is a Stodgy Affair
The new film Closed Circuit attempts a modern update of the conspiracy thrillers of the 70’s. It’s a valiant effort …Read the Rest
AUSTENLAND Silly and Frothy Rom-Com
Over the years, there have been several retellings of “Pride and Prejudice”. And thanks to a significant other who enjoys …Read the Rest
AT WORLD’S END is a Fitting End to the Cornetto Trilogy
Fans of cult film director Edgar Wright have been patiently waiting for the finale of what the moviemaker describes as …Read the Rest
YOU’RE NEXT: Not a Rip-off of THE STRANGERS (despite those Masks) Fresh and Funny!!
Want to see something really scary? Looking for movie that in spite of its low-budget aims high, and proverbially (as …Read the Rest
KICK ASS 2 Can’t overcome Many Faults
“Kick-Ass” attempted to tell the story of a wannabe superhero testing his mettle in the real world, adding some grim …Read the Rest
PARANOIA Very, So Very Preposterous
As far as I understand it, the word paranoia refers to an irrational state involving intense fear and panic, often …Read the Rest
ELYSIUM: A successful High Tech Action Flick with Half-Explored Ideas Left beneath the Rubble
It can certainly be tough to make the transition from independent to studio films. With “Elysium,” director Neill Blomkamp (District …Read the Rest
PERCY 2 is for the Young Ones- Only
Though it may come as a surprise, 2010’s “Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief” was a solid box office performer. …Read the Rest