Baz Luhrmann took on the challenge of revitalizing and modernizing The Great Gatsby to be relevant for today’s audience, and he succeeds with flying colors. Gatsby is one of the most enthralling two-and-a-half hours of film ever to reach theaters and, at times, it even manages to surpass F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic book. Luhrmann’s film demonstrates how a classic can be brought into the modern era, if handled correctly.
The plot, if you’ve not yet read the flapper-era book, is a classic tale of heartbreak and the desire to triumph over insurmountable odds. Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) grows up poor,
The Great Gatsby — A New Take on an Old Classic
by R. Carnavale May 22nd, 2013 | Drama, Movie Reviews
Star Trek Into Darkness
by Ronald A. Rowe May 21st, 2013 | Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
Star Trek Into Darkness is a strange hybrid of a movie. Unlike its predecessor, which was extremely accessible to a general audience, Star Trek Into Darkness is a Star Trek movie for Star Trek fans. Full enjoyment of the film requires at least a passing knowledge and appreciation of the classic Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn.
Star Trek Into Darkness is so replete with references to, winks at, and juxtapositions against Star Trek II that it is hard for this Trekker to evaluate it apart from its inspiration. If you are a fan of the original series and
Star Trek Into Darkness is so replete with references to, winks at, and juxtapositions against Star Trek II that it is hard for this Trekker to evaluate it apart from its inspiration. If you are a fan of the original series and
Top Gun 3D
by T Akery February 13th, 2013 | Action, Movie Reviews
Top Gun is running a limited release in 3D. That's really too bad because you only have a short time to enjoy this movie before it disappears back to the movie rental scene. It is so worth seeing this movie again. You will cry, cheer and laugh at this classic. It only benefits from being in 3D. It also has a new generation of females falling in love with Tom Cruise all over again.
If you forgot what the movie is about, here is a quick rundown. Tom Cruise plays Maverick, an arrogant pilot who gets assigned to flight school.
If you forgot what the movie is about, here is a quick rundown. Tom Cruise plays Maverick, an arrogant pilot who gets assigned to flight school.
Monsters, Inc. 3D
by T Akery December 25th, 2012 | Animated, Movie Reviews
Pixar has brought Monsters, Inc. into the three dimensional realm. The lovable characters, the interesting story line and the imagination are what made this movie great in the first place. None of that is lost in the 3D version.
Sulley and Mike work at the Scare Factory. This factory produces power for the town and does so by scaring children. The children's screams are bottled up as energy. One day on a scare mission, Sulley runs across a child, Boo, who enters the forbidden monster world and causes massive chaos. It is up to Sulley and Mike to return the
Sulley and Mike work at the Scare Factory. This factory produces power for the town and does so by scaring children. The children's screams are bottled up as energy. One day on a scare mission, Sulley runs across a child, Boo, who enters the forbidden monster world and causes massive chaos. It is up to Sulley and Mike to return the
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
by T Akery December 21st, 2012 | Family, Movie Reviews
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of those movies for Christmas and kids. The classic story is told in a way that makes it very interesting. If you haven't seen this movie in awhile, you might have forgotten all of the cool little details. The movie stars Jim Carrey.
This classic tale is about a Grinch who as a child found a reason to hate Christmas. As a result, he hid himself on the highest mountaintop in Whoville and became an outcast. With Christmas time approaching, Whoville is getting ready for the season. It is a mad rush
This classic tale is about a Grinch who as a child found a reason to hate Christmas. As a result, he hid himself on the highest mountaintop in Whoville and became an outcast. With Christmas time approaching, Whoville is getting ready for the season. It is a mad rush