“It’s okay, but nothing special.” That is what you’ll probably feel when you see Peter Segal’s Grudge Match. Now, I know what are you thinking. How can a film that features two of Hollywood’s most popular veterans be so underwhelming? Well, even with popular actors, the film still underwhelms. The film is directed by Get… Continue reading ‘Grudge Match’ barely manages to set the record straight
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Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ charms audiences.
It’s probably not the most hipster thing to say, but I love Disney. I love the cartoon shorts, the animated features, the live-action films (pre-1990′s) and the theme parks. There’s something magical about this stuff that I just can’t explain. I’m especially keen on Mary Poppins. What a great movie. I never really knew anything about… Continue reading Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ charms audiences.
‘Thor’ hammers its way to success
Imagine a world where the darkness attempts to drown out the light. This is how Thor: The Dark World quickly pulls viewers into the action as they watch the grandfather of Thor, Bor, clash with the Dark Elves in the cliché battle for multiverse’s survival. The film is directed by Thor-newcomer Alan Taylor and stars… Continue reading ‘Thor’ hammers its way to success
Forgotten Favorites: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is still a classic
Hello, and welcome to another exciting edition of forgotten favorites! For those of you who don’t know, this is a weekly segment where I dust off films and shows that you might have let slink away from the synapses of your brain into the dark realm of you memory warehouse. This week, I am remembering… Continue reading Forgotten Favorites: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is still a classic
Review: ‘Ender’s Game’ astounds audience
Ender’s Game is set in the future after an alien race almost exterminated the human race. The alien race, known as the Formecs, was thwarted by a brave pilot named Mazer Rackham, played by Ben Kingsly. The Formecs retreated from Earth, but they were far from defeated. Ever since the Formecs retreated from Earth, the… Continue reading Review: ‘Ender’s Game’ astounds audience
The UTM Vanguard Theatre presents Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
The Vanguard Theatre, led by director Ken Zimmerman, has once again delivered a successful show, with seats being sold out for several of the eight nights of performances. Students from all over campus came to watch Neil Simon’s Fools. In a fractured, fantastical and magical land where flowers are mistaken for fish, where the color… Continue reading The UTM Vanguard Theatre presents Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
Grand Theft Auto V is a smart buy
With September’s release of Grand Theft Auto V, it was only a matter of time before the game became a trending success. Despite what some think concerning the game’s obviously violent gameplay, it is not generally about senseless bloodshed as some less tolerant media and people might have you believe. In fact, it explores some… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V is a smart buy
Review:’The Counselor’ leaves audience with mixed emotions
“Drugs,” “sex” and “catfish” are the words you will probably be repeating once you have seen Ridley Scott’s 2013 thriller The Counselor. Imagine yourself watching a seemingly endless montage of credits featuring the director’s name three times, followed by drugs being loaded onto a sewage truck. The film finally opens up to, believe it or… Continue reading Review:’The Counselor’ leaves audience with mixed emotions
Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
One morning at Dizzy’s Diner in Park Slope, Brooklyn, a man waited in a booth to meet with a friend who was working the first shift. Up to this point, this musician had been a solo act, but was now in desperate need for a catalyst. His life had taken a drastic turn, and his… Continue reading Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
Review: ‘American Horror Story’ season comparisons
The second season of American Horror Story, Asylum, which ran from Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013, was full of cannibals, aliens, a “Bloody-Face” killer and an insane asylum. The third season, entitled The Coven, began a few weeks ago. Although I still enjoy the show, this third season is nothing compared to the second. The third… Continue reading Review: ‘American Horror Story’ season comparisons