Superheroes in cinema, part 1: A brief history
I would like to begin this piece by saying that this is more of an analysis than an editorial; given how heated this topic...
Do ‘Penguins’ pop at the box office?
I’m probably one of the few people you’ll ever meet that remembers the book this movie is based on. Upon seeing the trailer and...
‘Green Lantern’ a bright day for fans
Marvel Comics have been the absolute ruler of the super hero movie world for the last few years. DC Comics, not wanting to be...
‘Super 8’ is out of this world
Many film students, both here at SLCC and abroad were excited when they first saw the incredibly vague Super Bowl teaser trailer for this...
‘The Tree of Life’ lives in ambiguity
Artistic films are a unique genre whereas it’s one of those genres that can’t really be judged by the standards of other films. Artistic...
DreamWorks delivers a winning blow with ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’
Like most of you reading this, I rolled my eyes when I found out that they announced plans for a second Kung Fu Panda...
‘X-Men: First Class’ best in the series
Prequels are a lot like rocket launches. If they are done well they’re a benefit to all mankind, but if they fail they can...
Cinematic graduation: Top 10 graduation movies of all time
School is a theme explored a lot in movies, especially since it's a universal process we all go through. For those who are graduating...
‘Water for Elephants’ makes romance work again
Here's a stunning revelation - Robert Pattinson can act. His talent was buried deeply in the mountain of terrible movie making which was the...
Greetings ‘Earthlings,’ meet your conscience
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is...
‘Thor’ ready to hammer out the summer
Disclaimer: This is a preview (not a review)
Marvel Comics has been dominating the superhero movie industry for the last few years. Non-comic book fans...
‘Arthur’ attempts to prove it’s fun being rich and drunk
One of the hardest movies to make is a remake. Not only is it competing with whatever else is out at the time, but...