Tag: Joel Courtney

Joel Courtney, Star of ‘Super 8’, Set To Play Tom Sawyer

Posted: June 26, 2011 at 9:04 pm   /   Film, Local, Movie News

I was not crazy about SUPER 8.  I thought it was good, but my anticipation was not exactly rewarded with the end result.  But I will say that I was very impressed with the star of the film, Joel Courtney.  There is no doubt in my mind that if the kid plays his cards right […]

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Movie Review: J.J. Abrams “Super 8” Produced by Steven Spielberg

Posted: June 10, 2011 at 8:39 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

In “Super 8,” writer / director J.J. Abrams shows us what it would be like if “Stand By Me,” “LOST” and “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” were all combined into one epic film. Many elements are reminiscent of the aforementioned material, and the result is an amalgamation that puts it right up there amongst the classics that […]

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Another Take By Zac: Film Review: Super 8

Posted: June 10, 2011 at 12:05 am   /   Another Take From Zac, Film, Local

Super 8 is a fun and fine looking homage to Spielberg, as is intended.  However, I can’t help but feel it could have been more, given a bit better characterization and fully engaging some of its really interesting ideas surrounding the secret of the film. There is no need to get into plot here because […]

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Movie Review: SUPER 8 Starring Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Kyle Chandler

Posted: June 9, 2011 at 11:02 pm   /   Film, Local, Movie Reviews

Over a year ago when I first saw the teaser for SUPER 8, I immediately got a huge grin on my face.  I was so excited.  I wanted to know why the truck crashed into the train.  I wanted to know why the train was traveling across the country.  I wanted to know what was […]

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