Rogen makes insane comedy lovable

Chandy Clemens
April 22, 2009
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Ronnie Beinkhart, the lead character of Jody Hill’s latest feature “Observe and Report,” is no amiable “Pall Blart, mall cop”; Ronnie Beinkhart is his insane alter-ego. “Observe and Report” is misleading, and after all the vulgar, violent, and repulsive, but undeniably hilarious scenarios,... Read more »

Ambitious Swedish film captivates audiences

Kathleen Ambre
April 21, 2009
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Ensnared by the most unfortunate of circumstances, Finnish mother Maria Larsson (Maria Heiskanen), in the movie "Everlasting Moments," discovers art's ability to transcend misery and sanctify, if only, a brief moment of happiness. Through the lens of an old Contessa camera, Maria not only captures the... Read more »

Man comedy painfully funny

Sean Buckhorn
April 6, 2009
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Perhaps no man has had a greater effect on comedy films in this decade than Judd Apatow; this much is evident after watching "I Love You Man." Though Apatow had no part in producing this movie, it contains all of the raunchy humor and formulaic plot-lines that have come to define his films. "I Love... Read more »

Graphic novel adapted to perfection

Chandy Clemens
April 6, 2009
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The late Stanley Kubrick said, "If it can be written or thought, it can be filmed." Zack Snyder filmed the seemingly unfilmable, for those familiar with the source material. Every "300" enthusiast knows Snyder is quite capable of the awe-inspiring, and "Watchmen" is no exception. Snyder breathes life... Read more »

Naples, Italy: a modern “Gomorrah”

Andy Lesser
March 19, 2009
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“The Godfather” and “Scarface” painted the life of a gangster as dark and wicked, yet undeniably cool. Director Matteo Garrone must have felt disillusioned by such a presentation, for in “Gomorrah” he fixes the genre’s stereotype by exposing the lives of these drug-selling mobsters as what... Read more »

Creepiness infests imaginative world of ‘Coraline’

Chloe Quinn
February 24, 2009
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From the visionary director of "James and the Giant Peach" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" comes a whimsical fantasy appropriate for young and old audiences alike. Henry Selick's artistic abilities arrive in full force in "Coraline," a film of enchanting twist and turns woven into the tale of a... Read more »

Journey to Grand Canyon sends harrowing message

Katie McKeever
February 23, 2009
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Excitement dominates every twist and turn of the thrilling rafting trip down the Colorado River. Viewers experience an unforgettable journey of two men and their teenage daughters as they compare the famous Colorado River as it is today to that of it thirty years ago. The film showcases the beauty... Read more »

Shopaholics flock to ‘Confessions’

Sara Schlueter
February 20, 2009
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Based on the best selling novel by Sophie Kinsella, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" centers around one young woman's obsession with shopping in a lighthearted and slightly humorous way. Set in New York City, the main character Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), is a struggling journalist who must find a... Read more »

Superhero flick diverges from typical path

Mike Geer
February 19, 2009
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With thrilling special effects and a star-studded cast of actors, "Push" puts a unique twist on the superhero movies of this past year. Unlike movies such as "Batman" and "The Incredible Hulk," "Push" is not directly based off of any comic book, but rather bears resemblance to the television series... Read more »

Not a typical chick flick

Chloe Quinn
February 18, 2009
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Based on the best-selling book by former "Sex and the City" writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, "He's Just Not That Into You" relays all the struggles of dating and relationships for the modern woman. Although the film does revolve around five major female characters each on a journey to succeed... Read more »