New film ‘In Time’ not worth ticket price
October 31, 2011
"In Time” had so much potential. The premise intrigued me. In fact, it intrigued me so much that I went against my better judgment and paid $8 to see it, even though Justin Timberlake was billed as the top star.
New film ‘Moneyball’ a home run
October 3, 2011
It’s hard to decry an entire genre of films.
Ryan Gosling steals the show in ‘Drive’
September 20, 2011
In an era where car movies come in the style of “The Fast and the Furious” (2001), crammed with fast-paced action and bad acting, “Drive” is surprisingly thoughtful and well done.
‘Contagion’ leaves viewers searching for hand sanitizer
September 12, 2011
With the onset of cold and flu season comes Steven Soderbergh’s disaster film “Contagion.” If you consider yourself to be a hypochondriac, stop reading now, and whatever you do, don’t see this movie.
‘The Help’ shines, worth full price
August 29, 2011
Based on Kathryn Stockett’s novel, “The Help” gives a glance at the day-to-day lives of black maids in Jackson, Miss. in the 1960s. Heartwarming and funny, “The Help” serves as a decent historical piece and an entertaining movie.
Column: Characters shine in 'Apprentice'
July 21, 2010
Growing up, those that were blessed to watch "Fantasia" and see Mickey Mouse don the magician cap, force the mops and buckets to clean and dance in a cavalcade of mischief as the music plays have eternally been changed.
Column: 'Inception' lives up to high expectations
July 21, 2010
Stepping out of "Inception," you will immediately begin to try and piece together the fractured sections of the films that just didn't connect for you.
Q&A: Filmmaker presents documentary about Rwandan tragedy
March 22, 2010
What looks like alphabet soup, is actually a word in Kinywaranda, which is the spoken language of Rwanda.
Film professor explores 9/11's effect on Hollywood
January 27, 2010
While many go to the movies for a relaxing, two-hour escape, there are those who see it as a direct reflection of our current culture and everyday lives.