Just as audiences begin to tire of a film season dominated by action, history and technology lacking romance and beautiful cinematography, in sails “Brooklyn.” Based on the novel of the same name from Irish author Colm Tóibín, the film tells the poetic story of a young Irish woman, wonderfully portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, torn between two
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Steve Jobs Flops at the Box Office, Wins as a Film: Intimate Insight into the A Mind Larger Than Life
Michael Fassbender, who plays Steve Jobs in the new biopic “Steve Jobs,” looks nothing like the technology icon. And maybe that’s a good thing. This movie is unlike many on the long list of recent biopics. It’s not a detailed reiteration of the life and career of the man behind our iPhones, iPods and MacBooks.
“Bridge of Spies” Brings Cold War Espionage Far Into the Present, Maintaining Relevance
It isn’t Oscar season without a wartime espionage film. This year, that film is Steven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies” starring Tom Hanks, the only truly recognizable actor in the film. It tells the true story of British-born Soviet spy Rudolf Abel’s arrest, conviction and eventual exchange, and of James B. Donovan, a Brooklyn attorney, between 1957 and 1962: the
“Mr. Holmes” Shows New Side of Sherlock
Hello movie fanatics, Deppsters/Cumberbabes/Gyllenhaalics, cinematography buffs, Netflix lovers, award show trackers and everyone else! When I walk into the movie theater, always with a bucket of popcorn perfect for sharing, I pick a seat in the top-middle half of the theater. I like to soak in the previews, which will usually indicate the general vibe
Unbroken Leaves Emotions Intact
It’s not difficult for a movie to make me tear up or downright cry. There’s something about a stirring soundtrack weaving together passionate images that touches me above all else. But the final clincher, which never fails to bring tears to my eyes is a true inspirational story. So when
Cinderella Remake Doesn’t Make it Home
When the 2015 live-action Cinderella graced theaters this March, I weighed the pros and cons of watching the film. I didn’t anticipate any plot twists or three-dimensional characters, as I am well-versed in the Cinderella fairy tale. I knew to expect a drippy and sickly sweet heroine living under the thumb
The Hundred-Foot Journey: A Few Steps Too Long
A few nights ago, I ordered a delicious pad thai, gobbled up over half of the mouth-watering contents, then put the rest in my fridge to demolish later. When I hungrily dragged out the leftovers a couple days later, the bland mush strangely paralleled the film I had just sat
The Duff Exceeds Low Expectations
According to an Urban Dictionary post from 2003, the term DUFF is an acronym for “Designated Ugly Fat Friend,” with the only other definition listed being the beer Homer drinks on The Simpsons. Despite the post, I was unaware of the lovely term until The Duff hit theaters in February. Like
Magic in the Moonlight: Less than Illuminating
I try not to judge a movie by how far along it is on Netflix’s ‘New Releases’ section. Turning from blockbuster hits to unknown indies, I have often found hidden gems deep past the popular titles. Unfortunately, these films are usually stuck between a couple of time-wasting, uninspiring disasters. Magic
Hawking Inspires in The Theory of Everything
The 2015 Oscars have been widely criticized for favoring white men in their nominations, choosing not only male stories, but also directors and producers. With this in mind I watched the biopic of white men, The Imitation Game, and, as you may remember, was completely blown away. So when I