The primary purpose of any movie review is to help the reader determine whether or not they will plunk down hard earned cash for a specific movie. For a film like Avatar, however, the need for such assistance seems wholly unnecessary. With famed director James Cameron at the helm and no shortage of hype propelling [...]
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Movie Review: Avatar
Posted in Reviews on December 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Movie Review: The Wrestler
Posted in Reviews on October 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You think professional wrestling is fake? Just a couple shirtless, steroid-popping guys exchanging air punches and running around in a perfectly choreographed dance of testosterone? You think wrestlers get together beforehand to plan an upcoming fight, discussing moves and what the theme of their match will be? You think wrestling is a spectator event for [...]
Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are
Posted in Reviews on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Though the original children’s book Where the Wild Things Are runs only ten sentences long, Spike Jonze’s new movie of the same name has an awful lot to live up to. The beloved book by author and illustrator Maurice Sendak is a sparse, peculiar choice for adaptation to the big screen, and ultimately the lack of substance in the movie betrays its short, simple roots. What makes for a great five minute story does not, unfortunately, make for a great ninety minute movie.
