Mud is a movie that has gotten little recognition and has flown under the radar. But it is one of those hidden gems in Hollywood that don't rely on glitz and glamor or lean on the fame a star's name to draw movie-goers into their doors. Instead, this is a movie that heavily relies on storytelling and the actual ability of its actors to convey the story. For those qualities alone, it stands out from the rest of the glitzy, high-priced junk that is currently infiltrating Hollywood.
The movie is about two boys in the backwoods of Mississippi. As they
The Great Gatsby — A New Take on an Old Classic
by R. Carnavale May 22nd, 2013 | Drama, Movie Reviews
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 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,
A Psychic A Physicist and A Psychologist
by James Maynard April 19th, 2013 | Drama
Red Lights is a movie starring two of the best actors to ever grace the silver screen – Robert De Niro and Sigourney Weaver. Any film where De Niro, who brought the character of Vito Corleone alive in The Godfather Part II, and Weaver, the star of Alien, almost has to be a great movie. Unfortunately, Red Lights falls short of what might have been a classic acting match-up. Don't get me wrong – Red Lights is a decent film, but not great. Watching this movie is like having a chef promise a special meal from two favorite foods,
42 Hits a Home Run
by Ronald A. Rowe April 16th, 2013 | Drama, Movie Reviews
If the number 42 makes you think of the ultimate answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, make room in your mind for another important connection (although if it doesn’t you need to rush right out and read all six books of Douglas Adams’ classic Hitchhiker’s Guide trilogy). 42 is a new film about baseball player Jackie Robinson, who wore the number 42 when he broke the color barrier in baseball by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers back in 1947.
42 is brilliant. It captures the story of Robinson’s struggles against racism without going off the deep end into the
42 is brilliant. It captures the story of Robinson’s struggles against racism without going off the deep end into the
Safe Haven
by T Akery March 15th, 2013 | Movie Reviews, Romance
Safe Haven is about a woman escaping trouble. She winds up in the small town of Safe Haven. After awhile, the town becomes home. She falls in love with a storekeeper who has two children. She finds a friend named Jo. For awhile, the town is safe. That is, until danger arrives.
The beginning starts out interesting enough with a lot of suspenseful moments. I did like the intro. The arrival in town is quiet and the momentum stays pretty slow until the climax.
The kids are cute actors. They also have way more emotional play than the two adults in
The beginning starts out interesting enough with a lot of suspenseful moments. I did like the intro. The arrival in town is quiet and the momentum stays pretty slow until the climax.
The kids are cute actors. They also have way more emotional play than the two adults in