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Summer Movie Preview
June 11 – The A-Team Updating the hit ’80s television show and introducing the gang to a new generation, “The A-Team” is only looking more entertaining as its release gets closer. The team consists of four army commandos (Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley from “District 9″ and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson as this version’s Mr. [...]
‘Kick-Ass’ provides an entertaining superhero flick full of wild action and humor
If ever a film was perfectly described by its simple title, “Kick-Ass” is it. This comic book adaptation has bestowed the superhero genre with a wildly violent, darkly hilarious and extremely slick action comedy that ranks as the most outrageously entertaining superhero flick in ages. And in addition to its high level of originality, “Kick-Ass” [...]
‘Clash of the Titans’ adapts Greek mythology into a hit
Furious gods, non-worshipping mortals, a city-leveling sea monster and a half-man, half-god in the middle of it all. So begins a special effects-driven clash that provides exactly what you’d expect from a blockbuster of this sort—impressive action sequences, enjoyably cheesy dialogue and a simple yet entertaining ride at the movies. “Clash of the Titans” is [...]
Documentary about Detroit band the White Stripes follows them through a tour of the Northern Canadian Provinces
Jack White rarely holds on to a smile for longer than a few seconds. They seem to fade from his face as quickly as they arrive, replaced by his usual steely look of Detroit intensity. During interviews in the first full-length documentary from his most famous musical experiment, The White Stripes, Jack and band mate [...]
Director’s Cut: Spring Movie Preview
As you decide what movies to cut from your viewing list this spring, let resident film whiz Alex Lamb lead the way. Here, he gives you his top picks on the must-sees of the season to make your executive decisions easier.
Shutter Island: Scorsese and DiCaprio team up once again for an engaging psychological thriller
Set aside the gangster stories and the New York character dramas of the Martin Scorsese you know, because “Shutter Island” showcases the master filmmaker in a fresh mind-bender mode he’s never been in before. He directs an elaborate, ever-deepening search for the truth through an atmospheric maze of deception and the unexpected, all leading up [...]
From Paris with Love: John Travolta gives character to uneven but entertaining action flick
Now this is more like the John Travolta I know and love. If it weren’t for him, “From Paris with Love” would just be another formulaic, secret agent shoot-em-up with some decent action sequences but little to make it stand out. However, with the benefit of Travolta’s rowdy, gleefully over-the-top and undeniably charismatic performance, “From [...]
Jeff Bridges’s Oscar-worthy performance enhances simple story of ‘Crazy Heart’
If “Avatar” proved one thing, it’s that a film doesn’t need an original plot to be terrific – if something else can make up for the copied story. But in the familiar tale of a faded star dependent on alcohol, searching for redemption through a good woman, overcoming those conventional origins calls for something more [...]
Daybreakers: Gory genre flick injects fresh blood into vampire cinema
After the rise of the Twilight phenomenon in today’s culture, the vampire genre seems to have lost its bite. What used to be seen as a vicious, blood-soaked and scary creature that feeds off humans is now thought of as an over-sensitive, whiny and wimpy pretty boy who courts a vulnerable teenage girl. Vampire fans [...]
“Youth in Revolt” receives a good review
Before seeing Youth in Revolt, I was banking on another stereotypical Michael Cera role featuring extremely uncomfortable conversations, the pursuit of a “perfect girl” and enough vintage t-shirts to clothe a Decemberists concert. In short, just another quirky coming of age film along the same lines as Juno and Superbad. Everything I counted on was [...]
Fan-friendly Boondock Saints sequel serves as a terrific follow-up to shoot-em-up predecessor
It’s been a decade since “The Boondock Saints” was released, and over the past ten years, the film has grown from its humble origins as just a little-known, independent action flick to one of the most widely appealing, watch-it-over-and-over-again cult classics of our time. Despite not receiving a legitimate theatrical release, it became an underground [...]
