Monthly Archives: January 2012
Moonrise Kingdom trailer
[youtube.com/watch?v=ocac5Umhb9g] This film looks artsy, whimsical, hilarious and sweet and I want to see it. It doesn’t hurt that it’s chock-full of great actors like Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, and Tilda Swinton. Moonrise Kingdom looks like it’s got … Continue reading
War Horse: good but not great
Steven Spielberg’s WWI drama War Horse has been met with much critical acclaim. Naturally, I wished to see what the fuss was about, expecting a show-stopper from one of the most prolific directors of our time. Sadly though, I found myself … Continue reading
Oh, the things I think of to amuse myself…
This stupid-silly thought came into my mind during my English class today, and I just had to share it. It’s a new semester, so naturally, new classes and teachers follow. Well, the first days of said new classes are invariably … Continue reading
The Artist: An Absolute Gem
“The Artist” is a testament to the power of cinema. It is proof that a film does not need splashy digital effects, color, or even audible dialogue to tap into wellsprings of emotion and completely capture the hearts of the … Continue reading
Battle of the Bat: Who’s the Best Caped Crusader?
So, I watched Batman Begins and The Dark Knight over the last few nights. And, because my awesome brother got me the series for Christmas, I’ve been watching Batman: The Animated Series like crazy. So it’s kind of inevitable that … Continue reading
Beautiful Black and White: Cat People (1942)
There’s a lot to love about Cat People. How the film came to be is a compelling underdog story involving a shoestring budget and a producer given the task of crafting a movie around a cheesy title. The fact that … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Just wanted to wish a happy 2012 to everyone out there! To those who have subscribed or visit regularly, my sincere thanks! This year’ll be a great one for movies; I’m definitely looking forward to quite a few (Brave, The … Continue reading
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