21: Not a good bet

May 2, 2008  

Disguises, gambling, and hundreds of thousands of dollars pack the movie 21. The twists and turns of the plot include a genius MIT student, Ben (played by Jim Sturgess of Across the Universe), who enters the world of card counting and wins millions. His own professor, played by Kevin Spacey,... (more...)

The Other Boleyn Girl lacks substance

April 1, 2008  

Filled with adulterous affairs, families and nations torn apart by sibling rivalries, and beheadings, The Other Boleyn Girl brings the tale of English King Henry VIII and his infamous second wife Anne Boleyn to life in this melodramatic film. Telling the tale and exposing the never-ending conflict... (more...)

Strange Wilderness: a box office dump

March 19, 2008  

Strange Wilderness’s Steve Zahn has made a name for himself in Hollywood as the sometimes zany, but loveable sidekick. Hailing from Cooper High School, Zahn has shined in secondary roles in movies like Rescue Dawn, Sahara, and Saving Silverman, but his jump from sidekick to lead man in Strange... (more...)

Beautiful scenery doesn’t save Fool’s Gold

March 19, 2008  

When I first saw the commercial for Fool’s Gold, I thought “a simple, romantic comedy in a nice tropical setting with good-looking actors…maybe I’ll get a few laughs.” However, the shots of beautiful beach scenery and Matthew McConaughey’s abs are about all the movie has to offer.... (more...)

Be Kind Rewind: Worth a second look

March 19, 2008  

Michael Gondry has done it again. Known as the director who brought us masterpieces like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Science of Sleep, Gondry uses his creative mind to create the funny and visually satisfying Be Kind Rewind. (more…)  Read More →