November 11th, 2015 at 2:16 am » Comments (0)

Steve Jobs is the type of 20th century figure that has reached the realm of legend. Numerous documentaries have been released about his life, as well as a previous feature ...more »

August 26th, 2014 at 12:46 am » Comments (6)

My review of "The Killing Fields" is a contribution to the 1984 blogathon, hosted by Forgotten Films. 1984 was a great year for movies, and it seems fitting to honor ...more »

June 11th, 2014 at 2:03 am » Comments (4)

Before reading the book "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green, I had almost no interest in the movie. Watch a terminally ill girl struggle with cancer? Sounds too ...more »

April 9th, 2014 at 1:20 am » Comments (0)

Recently, I heard someone say that you had to be in the right mood to watch a Wes Anderson movie. It's an understandable attitude, as his films can be frustratingly ...more »

March 26th, 2014 at 1:53 am » Comments (0)

You may be inclined to immediately compare "Divergent" to another hugely successful young adult franchise, that of the Jennifer Lawrence-led "Hunger Games." Both series feature a lead female protagonist, are ...more »

January 17th, 2014 at 3:54 am » Comments (0)

The Coen Brothers have proven, time and time again, that they are able to create films from nearly every genre, including thrillers, westerns, and comedies (see "No Country For Old ...more »

January 15th, 2014 at 3:42 am » Comments (0)

"American Hustle" is a film that aches to be enjoyed. It has all the markings of a great movie - from the directing, to acting, to music, to cinematography; yet, ...more »

January 10th, 2014 at 2:38 am » Comments (1)

Spike Jonze, the director of "Her," is no stranger to the bizarre. His past films "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation" combine elements of fantasy, surrealism, and science fiction. His latest ...more »

January 3rd, 2014 at 3:14 am » Comments (0)

The "story behind the story" is a common theme to movies, seen in such films as "Ed Wood, " "Hugo," and the movie "Hitchcock." They are a glimpse behind the ...more »

December 21st, 2013 at 10:35 pm » Comments (0)

The quote "Keep it simple, stupid" has never been more fitting than when you relate it to Alexander Payne's movies. His films are realistic and relatable portrayals of family life; ...more »