Movie Review: Another Earth
On paper, Brit Marling’s Another Earth has an intriguing premise revolving around the possibility of another Earth-like planet suddenly appearing in our sky. This planet is easily within communication distance to our own home world, and the possibilities for a high-concept, low-budget sci-fi film seem endless. Sadly, the film merely implies a lot of squandered potential, a … Read more
Op-Ed: The Case Against Star Wars: Episode I
This article is a direct response to “In Defense of Star Wars: Episode I” by Joey Esposito, which can be found here on IGN. I would like to thank Mr. Esposito inspiring me to write this op-ed. Before I begin, I would like to make it clear that this op-ed is not an attack on Joey … Read more
Movie Review: Love Actually
Infused with the charm of Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman (“Tim” from The Office UK), Liam Neeson, and many others, the loosely connected stories in Love Actually manage to weave together to make one of the most endearing and funny romantic comedies of the past decade. Rom com veteran Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) takes the … Read more
Movie Review: Mystery Team
I should start off this review by declaring my undying love for the comedy troupe that is Derrick. I have avidly followed all of their internet shorts, which are hysterical. I also caught, by chance, their impeccable last improv performance at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York. As for their leader, Donald Glover, … Read more
Movie Review: Monsters
Posted by Søren Hough on February 10, 2012 · 2 Comments
Writer/director Gareth Edwards made a big splash in 2010 when he released his first feature-length film Monsters, which he reportedly made for a paltry $500,000. Working with a crew of just seven people that traveled by van around across five countries in only three weeks, Edwards had high ambitions – his mission was to create an authentic romantic … Read more
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