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The Worst of the Worst - Are They Really That Bad?

The Worst of the Worst – Are They Really That Bad?

Johanna Kopelman and May 7, 2018

Glitter (2001) Starring Mariah Carey, "Glitter" was supposed to be a breakthrough to acting for the prominent singer. Set in 1982, the film revolves around Billie Frank (Carey) who aspires to be a famous...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens open December 18th

Sam Bloom and Fred Stumbo December 17, 2015

Starting on Thursday, December 17th, the 7th episode of the franchise will be released to a worldwide audience. Early estimates for box office revenues opening weekend (18th-20th) are around 100-150 million...

More Like 'Okay and Semi-Weak': Oz the Great and Powerful Review

More Like ‘Okay and Semi-Weak’: Oz the Great and Powerful Review

April 3, 2013

The prequel to the classic "The Wizard of Oz" has a lot to offer thanks to the directorial power of Sam Raimi and the awesome performances of both Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. Unfortunately, their...

Yippee Ki Yay Mother Russia: A Good Day to Die Hard Movie Review

Yippee Ki Yay Mother Russia: A Good Day to Die Hard Movie Review

February 19, 2013
The newest Die Hard entry disappoints on multiple levels.
Movie Magic and Music: Les Miserables Movie Review

Movie Magic and Music: Les Miserables Movie Review

January 29, 2013

"Les Miserables" was first written in 1862 and was regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. The musical version opened in London in 1985 and has been running continuously there since...

This Guy Just Won't Freakin' Die: The Last Stand Movie Review

This Guy Just Won’t Freakin’ Die: The Last Stand Movie Review

January 23, 2013

You know something’s up when the best performance in the film you’re watching is given by a 65 year old Austrian who, still, after all these years, is difficult to understand. So it goes with those...

Most Predictable Ending Ever: Zero Dark Thirty Movie Review

Most Predictable Ending Ever: Zero Dark Thirty Movie Review

January 14, 2013

No matter what anyone says, 2012 was a great year for movies. We had action fare like The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises, we had comedy hits like 21 Jump Street and Ted, we had excellent dramas...

Cherish it, for Russia's sake: Anna Karenina Movie Review

Cherish it, for Russia’s sake: Anna Karenina Movie Review

December 4, 2012

In the early 2000’s, author Ray Bradbury implied that cinema is on it’s way out, citing ‘Moulin Rouge’ as an example of a film that flashes thousands of little colors and images at you every...

Shall we stop this bleeding? Lincoln Movie Review

Shall we stop this bleeding? Lincoln Movie Review

November 27, 2012

The year is coming to a close, and studios are scrambling to get their films into theaters. This is not only so the public can absorb them but also so that the various awards groups(AMPAS, Foreign...

It's just high school: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie Review

It’s just high school: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie Review

October 29, 2012
'Perks' craftily deals with issues that are still pertinent in high schools today, and delivers a great and personal film that has the ability to connect with many young adults.
What Happens When You Meet Yourself? Looper Movie Review

What Happens When You Meet Yourself? Looper Movie Review

October 12, 2012
Suffice it to say, Rian Johnson’s Looper is one of the most successful time travel movies ever made. That’s not to say that its a subpar movie in general, because it’s quite amazing.
"Ow, ow, my hip!" The Expendables 2 Review

“Ow, ow, my hip!” The Expendables 2 Review

August 27, 2012
There was such a good opportunity presented with Expendables 2, and it was just completely tossed out the window. How? I’m not quite sure, Sylvester Stallone used to be so good at crafting these great, bloody, sleazy entertainment movies.
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