Skyline
When I first saw the trailer for Skyline I was actually pretty excited. District 9 was one of my favorite films of last year. Similar to that film, Skyline boasts some impressive visual effects on a meager budget. But the last shot of that first trailer brought me two steps back in my excitement level. […]
Unstoppable
Tony Scott’s second film in a row revolving around trains and starring Denzel Washington, “Unstoppable,” is based on a true story unlike the last. In May of 2001, an unmanned train left Stanley Yard in Walbridge, Ohio and traveled 66 miles while a rescue attempt was planned and executed. Fortunately, for both Scott and Washington, […]
Morning Glory
Every time I discuss a romantic comedy the inevitable discussion turns to that of formula. Everyone is familiar with the formula of a romantic comedy, and that is why they work. Some truly try to change the format and succeed because of it (i.e.When Harry Met Sally, (500) Days of Summer), while others stick closely to the […]
Casino Jack
Review by the Raven Whenever a film states that it is based on true events I get nervous…not because I doubt this statement, but because I realize that these events are not some made up story but something real that I may have to think about after I actually see the film. It’s like being […]
Due Date
A modern day “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” for the “Hangover” generation, “Due Date” puts Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis together in a fashion reminiscent of that which we saw Steve Martin and John Candy in 23 years ago. This time, the plot revolves around getting the main character home in time for the delivery […]
127 Hours
The events of 127 Hours are almost completely true. In May 2003 Carnagie Mellon graduate Aron Ralston decided to hike Blue John Canyon in Utah. Disaster struck when Ralston’s lower right arm was pinned between a boulder and rock wall. The film follows his 127 hours where he was stuck in Blue John Canyon with […]
Megamind
DreamWorks Animation has been hot on the heels of Pixar for years now, but until earlier this year had failed to capture the same type of magic. However, their spring release of How to Train Your Dragon was a resounding hit with both critics and audiences alike. Can they make magic happen twice in one […]
For Colored Girls
Review by the Raven I was moved and surprised by the depth that Tyler Perry was able to bring to this film. Originally named “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”, it is a story adapted from a choreopoem written by Ntozake Shange in 1975. It is a story told […]
Paranormal Activity 2
Paranormal Activity 2 is a very hard film to review. If I say anything specific about the movie I feel as if I am giving spoilers on the whole thing. If you have seen the trailers then you have seen enough you need to know. A family is being haunted in a similar fashion than […]