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Realistic Comedy
Diary of a Wimpy Kid By Denita Ross The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a comedy produced by Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and directed by Thor Freudenthal starring Zachary Gordon, Chloe Grace Moretz, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn and Robert Capron. The cast made this movie entertaining as it was a difficult job to pull [...]
Hit or Miss?
Why Did I Get Married Too? By Denita Ross Why Did I Get Married Too? opened in theaters nationwide on Friday April 9th. This movie was written and directed by Tyler Perry, the director of photography was Toyomichi Kurita, edited by Maysie Hoy, music by Aaron Zigman, production designer Ina Mayhew, costumes by Keith [...]
Enter the World
Avatar By Lily Vartanian James Cameron, who brought the classic movie Titanic to the big screen, has produced another film just as anticipated and acclaimed: Avatar. With its 3-D effects, life-like animation, and enticing plot, Avatar is sure to live up to its expectations. The film is set in the future, in the year 2154. [...]
Sherlock Holmes
The Master Sleuth Comes to the Big Screen By Lily Vartanian Sherlock Holmes, based off the best-selling and widely popular novels by Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, traces the story of one of the most infamous detectives of all time. The new film, directed by Guy Ritchie, puts a spin on the classic story, adding [...]
The Blind Side
Lessons from Joe Theisman By Ashley Stern The Blind Side, starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron, arrived in theaters on November 20, 2009 and chronicles the story of Michael Oher. The film was directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on a book by Michael Lewis and the true story of Michael Oher. [...]
New Moon
The Darkest Kind of Night By Ashley Stern The second movie installment of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, centers around Bella Swan, and the relationship she develops with her friend Jacob Black after Edward, her boyfriend, and the rest of his family, the Cullens leave town. Kristen Stewart (Bella) gave a better performance than in [...]
Movie Review
Couples Retreat By Denita Ross Couples Retreat is comedy staring many well known actors; Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, Akerman,Jean Reno, Kali Hawk, Tasha Smith are just a few that made up the comedic cast. These are very talented and funny actors that played in a movie that [...]
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are, adapted from the children’s book written by Maurice Sendak, is a heartfelt film that enthralls viewers from beginning to end. Directed by Spike Jonze, the film tells the story of Max Records, a young boy whose mischievous endeavors one night cause him to be sent to bed without his supper. [...]
Films: Bright Star
A Tragic, Dramatic, and Classic Love Story John Keats was a struggling poet in England in 1818. Fanny Brawne was only a fashion student and the girl-next door. The two neighbors seemed to share nothing in common, until fate brought the two lovers together in the highly acclaimed film directed by Jane Campion, Bright Star. [...]
Film: The September Issue
A fascinating look into the real life The Devil Wears Prada. The September Issue, an independent documentary directed by R.J. Cutler, offers a view of life behind all the glitz and glamour of fashion magazines. The documentary, which was filmed in 2007 but recently released, follows the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Magazine, Anna Wintour. Anna lives [...]
