"SAVING MR BANKS" - A New Film Report

Sometime around nineteen forty, a little girl, Diane Disney, tells her daddy, the famous Walt Disney, that he ought to make a movie out of MARY POPPINS, the book she is reading and so delighting in. Walt-- being a man of action, with honed persuasiveness- says to her, "I PROMISE!" And thus begins the grand effort of getting the author, P.L. Travers, to sign over her rights so Walt can in fact produce a movie of MARY POPPINS with that Walt Disney world class appeal. ...

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" - One More Trip to the Shire

Ever since 2012's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" reintroduced audiences to Middle-earth, fans of the series have eagerly awaited director Peter Jackson's next step into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Although the first movie in the "Hobbit" trilogy may have suffered from a few pacing problems as it introduced its incredibly large cast of principals, "The Desolation of Smaug" seems to have learned a few important lessons from its predecessor and provides a tighter and more epic story, if not a perfect one. ...

Jude Law - Talented Star of Stage and Screen

Academy Award-nominated actor Jude Law, best known in recent years for his portrayal of Dr. John Watson in the "Sherlock Holmes" series, got his start on the British stage. He earned a spot with the National Youth Music Theatre at the age of 13 and starred in its production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" three years later. ...

Review of the Film: The Blind Side

An Oscar winning movie inspired from real life events of a white woman who wanted to bring a change in an unfortunate African-American boy's life. Little did she realize the kind of change he would bring to her and her view of life. Starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in pivotal roles, where Ms. Bullock went on to win an Oscar for her highly applauded performance. ...

"KILL YOUR DARLINGS" - A New Film Report

I've struggled with the film, "KILL YOUR DARLINGS" for the last twenty-four hours, trying to come to grips with how I might report on it. It's one of the poorest films I have ever seen; and yet what it tries to do is probably quite worth someone's while. ...

Why Do We Watch Sad Movies?

This is where we find out why we watch sad movies, read the sad books and listen to sad music? Do we want to make ourselves cry? Is that healthy for us? ...

High Noon Vs The Left Handed Gun

Both American Western films, "High Noon" and "The Left Handed Gun" share genre similarities; icons, rituals or conflicts, such as the sheriff, the outlaw, the wedding day, the chase and pursuit, the gun battle or the moral ambiguity. Even though the second film tells the story from a different perspective, they both are fine analyses of the best and worst of America. "High Noon" is packed with a lot of symbolism, with the main focus on the ideal American hero, Will Kane, a courageous man with an incredible sense of duty and responsibility towards his town who finds himself having... ...

12 Movies A Slave: Doing Time At Friday The 13th's Camp Crystal Lake

Being a massive cinephile, I thought it might be, for lack of a better word, "fun" to watch all 12 FRIDAY THE 13th films in a row and give some brief thoughts about them. I'm including FREDDY VS. JASON and the 2009 Remake as part of the series because I'm a glutton for punishment. ...

Movie Review - The Right Kind of Wrong

A failed writer turned dishwasher is made famous for his many flaws and shortcoming by his ex-wife's successful blog "Why Your Suck." Then, he meets the girl of his dreams on the day she is marrying the perfect man. As the ultimate underdog, he becomes the fearless dreamer and strives to show her and the whole world all that is right with a man famous for being wrong. ...

Vampire Diaries Season Five: Predictable and PDA?

Are you an avid Vampire Diaries fan? I have written a review on the latest season: season five. How has this season changed from the last four seasons? Has it changed for the better? ...

Movie Review - The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

This self-investigation of a deteriorating marriage as seen through the eyes of the respective parties shows how too much analysis harms a relationship. The film is actually two feature-length films shown back-to-back and subtitled "Him" and "Her" respectively. The film stars Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy and because of its 190-minute length and confusing structure it faces numerous distribution obstacles. ...

Movie Review - Chinese Puzzle, a French Comedy With Escalating Complications.

When his wife leaves him and moves to New York with his two children, he follows to be closer to them. There is finds his life complicated by the women in his life, his ex-wife, the women to whom he donated sperm to have a baby and her lesbian partner, and an ex-girlfriend who visits with her two children. The film is a charming French comedy about a man trying to solve the puzzle of his life. ...

4K: What's the Hype All About?

Yeah, I am sure all of you have heard about the 4K right about now, its the hottest word in the projectors market. But the question, what's the hype all about? Now it may be a bit expensive to purchase one right now, but it doesn't hurt to salivate over it. ...

Tips for Article Writing - How to Write a Movie Review Article

If you want to write a movie review you have to be well-informed and updated. You must be interested in the movie you want to talk about. It is like telling a story and giving your opinion on what is good or bad about it. ...

Review of The Sound of Music (2013)

The folks at NBC took a gamble and decided to remake one of the all time classics: The Sound Of Music. They also fixed upon the idea to Carrie Underwood in the lead. The results? ...

"PHILOMENA" - A New Film Review

I am conflicted here. There is something about the current film, "PHILOMENA", that simply doesn't work in the way it ought to. After all, it's a true story of an Irish Catholic unwed mother who has her baby in a convent and --as cruel penitence-- must labor there for so many years, and--in the bargain-- cannot willfully stop the nuns from selling her baby to rich Americans. ...

Does "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Match the Power of the Original?

Sequels to blockbuster hits are always challenging. Viewers tend to want sequels to match the tone and power of the original films, but filmmakers often want to create a new experience for viewers. The second film of a three or four movie series presents additional challenges. ...

Godzilla: 60 Years of Supporting The Building Industry

So it seems like the monster movie is still going strong thanks to such films as Troll Hunter (2010), Cloverfield (2008), King Kong (2006), The Host (2006) and now a new Godzilla flick about to drop in 2014 (the second Godzilla film to be produced and financed by an American film company). But has our favourite city smashing monster felled his last building? After receiving a fresh copy of the Godzilla Millennium box set from Madman and pondering how many actual incarnations of the Godzilla canon have been unleashed, I decided to actually answer the question for... ...

Flower Boy Next Door

It's just another Korean series to touch hearts, once again. It's about venturing out into the world from one's own self imposed cocoon. ...

Marlon Brando Portrays Emiliano Zapata

This is about the acting ability of Marlon Brando, the cast of this movie, and the epic film taken from pages in history of Mexico. I found this film to be both intriguing, and enriching. This acting was impeccable, and the entire production seemed alive, although the footage was in black and white. Created in 1952 it is a good film and one that should be on the list of any film buff. ...

Five Facts About "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 film "The Hunger Games." The film franchise is based on the bestselling young adult series of the same name, and the films have mirrored the massive success of the books. Here are some facts you might not yet know about the most highly anticipated film of the year. ...

Games On!

With the game season on, it is a boon to be able to catch the excitement of your favourite games on your smart phone or your laptop. With rising cable costs, this is a much better option. In the past, one would have to visit various websites, fill in innumerable forms and download software, leaving your system vulnerable to potential threats from malware. ...

Online Video Sharing Significance to Our Lives

Video hosting websites are definitely in demand today. This provides any individual the opportunity to upload videos they wish to share to the world. With the help of simplified tools and applications available, this paved the way to massive upload volumes. No matter how short or long the video is, creating and sharing becomes easier through the use of these user friendly applications. All you have to do is to transfer your video from your smart phone, webcam, camcorder, computer or any internet capable device and use the internet to publish it on the video sharing website. Now, you can share any great clip to your family, friends and everyone else whom you allow to view your uploaded video. ...

"NEBRASKA" - A New Film Report

This movie was plum fun! It starts out with an old geezer, Woody Grant, of Billings, Montana, setting out on foot to Lincoln, NE--a distance of eight hundred and forty-nine miles--so you sense right off this guy is stubborn as heck. The second thing you want to laugh over is his doubtless belief that the letter he got saying he won one million bucks must be true--regardless of that small "if" which states clearly: "If the number on the sheet happens to be the number that's picked." ...