Trailer – The Future
Director: Miranda July Starring: Miranda July, Hamish Linklater Release: July 29th, 2011 (limited) How strange. Not only did July write and direct this odd film, but she also starred in…
Movie Review – Following
Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy RussellYear: 1998 Before he sold out, Christopher Nolan was much stranger. At least, his films were. While Inception, The Dark Knight, The…
Trailer – Fireflies in the Garden
Director: Dennis Lee Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Willem Dafoe, Julia Roberts Release: October 14, 2011 I feel like this film is trying to trick me. It looks emotional and interesting, but…
Movie Review – The Stand
Director: Mick GarrisStarring: Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Adam Storke,Rob Lowe, Jamey Sheridan, Ruby DeeYear: 1994 Stephen King is my favorite author. I have a large collection of his books, I’ve…
Trailer – Melancholia
Director: Lars von Trier Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland Release: November 2011 I might hate Kirsten Dunst (Bring It On, Spider-Man) and I might be scared of Lars…
Movie Review – Cracks
Director: Jordan Scott Starring: Eva Green, Juno Temple, Maria Valverde Year: 2009 The problem with amateur directors is that they create amateur films. The problem with directors’ children who become…
Trailer – 50/50
Director: Jonathan Levine Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen Release: September 30th, 2011 I’m always up for a humorous take on a serious subject. It adds levity to a depressing topic…
Review – The Little Mermaid
Director: Ron ClementsStarring: Jodi Benson, Christopher Barnes, Buddy HackettYear: 1989 Reviewing an animated movie is difficult. There is no pure acting, only voice-overs, the script, in this case, is half…
Trailer – I Don’t Know How She Does It
Director: Douglas McGrath Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan Year: 2011 Yes, Sarah Jessica Parker is relatable and normal-looking. And yes, women work hard to take care of…
Movie Review – The Forgotten
Director: Joseph RubenStarring: Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary SiniseYear: 2004 The X-Files was a relatively popular television show. Combining interesting plots, good acting, and cool effects, it was able to…