Feed the Fish: A Sweetly Simple Small Film That Deserves a Big Audience
by Samantha Glavin March 31st, 2011 | Comedy, Independent, Movie Reviews
The simplest things in life are the best. From ice cream on a summer night to the smell of fresh-cut grass, it is these small pleasures which give us the truest form of happiness. The small 2009 film Feed the Fish follows this example and succeeds. No flashy special effects are needed, no money-hungry stars or political messages or superficial plots. Everything that makes a movie bad has smartly been omitted. Instead, Feed the Fish is simply full of humble heart and happiness. It’s a charmingly relatable story of love and family set against a scenic backdrop, with an
This Week’s New Releases (4/1)
by Jaclyn Abergas March 29th, 2011 | Action, Comedy, Movie News
April 1
Hop
Featuring the voices of James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Elizabeth Perkins and Hugh Laurie, Hop is the story of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. He leaves for Hollywood the day before he's supposed to take over the business to become a drummer. When he arrives in Hollywood, he is hit by Fred's car and forces Fred to take him in as a houseguest. Fred takes him in, not knowing he's just brought in the worst houseguest ever.
Insidious
Starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, Insidious is a horror film about a family who moves into a
Hop
Featuring the voices of James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Elizabeth Perkins and Hugh Laurie, Hop is the story of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. He leaves for Hollywood the day before he's supposed to take over the business to become a drummer. When he arrives in Hollywood, he is hit by Fred's car and forces Fred to take him in as a houseguest. Fred takes him in, not knowing he's just brought in the worst houseguest ever.
Insidious
Starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, Insidious is a horror film about a family who moves into a
Cedar Rapids
by Zac Sheffer March 25th, 2011 | Comedy, Movie Reviews
Maybe it’s just me, but lately adult comedies have not been up to snuff. There have been some good animated comedies for children, but some days a group of friends needs to be able to go and see a good comedy. Cedar Rapids is one particular comedy that has come from the Sundance Film Festival with great reviews and is making a bit of a splash with those who have seen it.
The film has a great cast starting with the main character Tim Lippe, played by Ed Helms, who became popular from The Office and The Hangover. Supporting him
The film has a great cast starting with the main character Tim Lippe, played by Ed Helms, who became popular from The Office and The Hangover. Supporting him
Battle:Los Angeles — An Alien Movie with a Refreshingly Human Heart
by Samantha Glavin March 24th, 2011 | Action, Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
Alien invasion movies are nothing new. Since H.G. Wells’ panic-inducing War of the Worlds, audiences have been drawn to stories of extraterrestrial entities and the havoc they bring with them. Nearly all alien movies share some common threads: lots of explosions, dangerous situations, sneaking around, loud noises, destruction, and some good ol’ alien guts. But many of these action-packed apocalyptic films lack a human element to connect with. What’s usually missing is a part of the plot that gives the audience some emotional attachment. The highly anticipated Battle: Los Angeles (2011) finally gives moviegoers this missing link in a
It’s Kind of a Funny Story
by Louise March 22nd, 2011 | Comedy, Movie Reviews, Romance
It's Kind of a Funny Story is a film adaption of the Ned Vezzini novel of the same name.
16-year-old Craig Gilner is contemplating suicide. He thinks about jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, but instead of taking himself there, he walks himself into a nearby hospital's emergency room. When he begs a doctor for help, he winds up checking himself into the hospital's psychiatric ward. When Craig finds out where he has landed, he tells the doctors he is feeling much better already, especially since he has school tomorrow, but they insist that he must stay for a minimum of 5 days.
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16-year-old Craig Gilner is contemplating suicide. He thinks about jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, but instead of taking himself there, he walks himself into a nearby hospital's emergency room. When he begs a doctor for help, he winds up checking himself into the hospital's psychiatric ward. When Craig finds out where he has landed, he tells the doctors he is feeling much better already, especially since he has school tomorrow, but they insist that he must stay for a minimum of 5 days.
What's there