There are plenty of movies that I like. I suppose there are even more that I don’t. One of the ones I like the most, however, is ì8 1/2,” a classic Italian film from 1963. One I like much, much less, is ìNine,” a recent …
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Too much hype can kill a movie.† Too much CGI can kill a movie just as easily, especially when it comes at the expense of things like believable characters and plot.† Thatís why, in the age of the summer blockbuster, itís nice to see a …
Sherlock Holmes
After watching Guy Ritchieís take on Sherlock Holmes, one thing is certain: This is definitely not Sir Arthur Conan Doyleís version of the story. At least, I donít think so. Iíve never actually read the original stories, but this film definitely didnít feel like it …
The Princess and the Frog
Disneyís first classically animated black princess, Tiana (voiced by Tony winner Anika Noni Rose), is a twist on an old classic. A young girl in New Orleans kisses a frog that was once a prince, and turns into a frog herself. Also unique is the …
ìThe Fantasticks” provides light entertainment
Looking for a good way to avoid homework this weekend?† Instead of another party at Bissman or a night in your room playing DragonAge, consider seeing a show.† Effieís Players production of the off-Broadway classic ìThe Fantasticks” is a quirky, charming and fun way to …
ìMen Who Stare At Goats” bizarre but witty
ìThe Men Who Stare at Goats” is definitely not what I would consider to be a mainstream movie. It can also be said with almost complete certainty that it will have absolutely no chance of beating ìTwilight” at the box office this weekend. Still, ìThe …