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Life topic: Movies
Special effects can’t save lame cavemen
It’s dumb but fun, so just turn off your brain when you enter the theater. In 10,000 B.C. writer/director Roland Emmerich (Stargate, Independence Day) takes us back to a time… Read »
Cast and writing disappoint in film adaptation
The first regret I have about writing a review of The Other Boleyn Girl is that I have not read the Philippa Gregory novel on which the movie is based. It might be better if I had read the book… Read »
Definitely, Maybe restores faith in romantic comedies
A good romantic comedy is hard to come by. Either the jokes aren’t funny, the acting is atrocious or the relationship is completely unrealistic. If the movie’s really bad, it can even be a… Read »
Dark drama examines greed and ambition
As a dedicated moviegoer, I was intrigued by There Will Be Blood. Based loosely on muckracker Upton Sinclair’s Oil!, the movie follows the life of Daniel Plainview, a self-made oil magnate… Read »
Uneven comedy fails to inspire thoughts of love
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it is only fitting to see a romantic comedy. But take my advice; don’t see this one. Unless, that is, you want to be totally high school and make out to the… Read »
Mockumentary camera work induces nausea
I can’t think of any other city that has suffered as many fictional catastrophes as New York — so many, in fact, that disaster-movies have become cliché. Seriously, how many times can… Read »
Romantic comedy offers new spin on classic tale
If asked to describe 27 Dresses in one word, I would have to go with “cute.” It was one of those films which left me, as well as the rest of the theater (filled mostly with women of… Read »
Powerhouse cast delivers laughs and insight
Some films have the ability to make you laugh at subjects that are usually considered fairly serious or offensive. Clearly, using humor to remedy heavier topics makes living in this world a little easier.… Read »
Stars align for Oscar season
In the wake of the cancellation of last week’s Golden Globes, movie fans can only cross their fingers that the holy grail of awards ceremonies, the Academy Awards, will make it to television. Read »
Wartime drama gives Oscar-worthy performances
Atonement is a gripping and heart breaking love story set against the backdrop of World War II. James McAvoy and Keira Knightley prove their talents and their performances will surely keep them… Read »