It’s odd when life becomes a wheel, where you tread on ground already worn by your forging footsteps years before. Six years ago while working for a relatively young publication I reviewed this small film from then Edmonton based IDIOM Films entitled Reroute. I had been familiar with the company, having seen Lyrics To Dying, [...]
It’s not often I get to watch a movie that feels like it has been written, produced and directed deliberately for me, a wannabe independent film critic. Spoiler Alert is a real gem with an incredible script and very solid acting from start to finish. The movie is centered around a passionate film geek “Brad [...]
Somebody knows their Hammer films. The British juggernaut production house, founded in the 1930’s by William Hinds, created a distinctly unique brand of horror film and defined the genre globally through the mid to late part of the last century. The breadth of the company’s impact still reverberates cinematically to this day with one of [...]
You can blame Rob Reiner. True the idea of mock documentaries (mockumentaries) had been around since the 60’s with the seminal A Hard Day’s Night but it wasn’t until 1984 and This Is Spinal Tap that the genre as we know it today was defined. That film lay the blueprint for the rhythm of the [...]
It is surprising how much of our entertainment is compared to meat; the central plot point is referred to as “the meat of the matter”; a work that’s relentless is considered to be “all killer, no filler”; becoming highly involved in a piece makes it a “visceral” experience all of which aptly sum up the [...]
Frankenweenie A Film By: Tim burton Genre: Zombie Comedy / Animation Casts: Catherine O’Hara (Voice), Martin Short (Voice), Martin Landau (Voice), Atticus Shaffer (Voice), and Winona Ryder (Voice). The plot of this movie is about the young genius film maker and scientist Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) that has a pet dog named Sparky. During [...]
Oz the Great and Powerful A Film By: Sam Raimi Genre: Fantasy / Adventure Casts: James Franco as Oscar Diggs, Mila Kunis as Theodora, Rachel Weisz as Evanora, and Michelle Williams as Glinda. The plot of this movie focuses about Oscar Diggs’ (James Franco) struggles, adventure and triumph in the Land of OZ. This [...]
A Film By: Peter Ramsey Genre: Adventure / Animation Actors: Chris Pine (Voice), Alec Baldwin (Voice), Jude Law (Voice), Isla Fisher (Voice), and Hugh Jackman (Voice). The plot of this movie is about protecting the children from all over the world to the evil doings of Pitch Black or the Boogeyman (Jude Law). [...]
Dark Skies A Film By: Scott Stewart Genre: Horror/ Drama/ Mystery & Suspense Casts: Josh Hamilton, Keri Russell, Dakota Goyo, and Kadan Rocket. The plot of this movie is about the Barrett Family who are lately facing extreme struggles in their life from the malign force or better known as “not of this world”. [...]
Snow White and the Huntsman A Film By: Rupert Sanders Genre: Adventure / Drama / Fantasy Casts: Kristen Stewart (Snow White), Chris Hemsworth (the Huntsman), Charlize Theron (Queen Ravenna) The plot of this movie is about the plan of killing Princess Snow White (Kristen Stewart) by the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth). But later on [...]
The Five-Year Engagement A Film By: Nicholas Stoller Genre: Romantic Comedy Casts: Jason Segel , Emily Blunt The plot of this movie is about the engaged couple Tom Solomon (Jason Segel) and Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt) who encountered many hindrances and priorities that caused their wedding to be delayed. After one-year relationship as girlfriend and [...]
BRAVE A Wonderful Film By: Mark Andrews Genre: Animation / Comedy / Fantasy Cast: Billy Connolly, Craig Ferguson, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin McKidd, Robbie Coltrane The Plot of this movie is about the story of Princess Merida from the clan of Dunbroch. She is the daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor [...]
G.I. Joe: Retaliation A film by: John M. Chu Genre: Action / Adventure / Science Fiction Cast: Channing Tatum as Duke Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock Bruce Willis as General Joseph Colton Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye Ray Park as Snake Eyes Lee Byung-hun as Storm Shadow Ray Stevenson as Firefly RZA as Blind Master Arnold [...]
The Avengers A Film By: Joss Whedon Genre: Action / Adventure / Science Fiction / Fantasy Casts: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Edward Norton, Don Cheadle, Scarllet Johansson, and Sam Hiddleston. The plot of this movie is about the joined forces of the remarkable super heroes like Captain America, Thor, Iron [...]
21 and Over A Film By: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore Genre: Comedy Casts: Justin Chon as Jeff Chang, Skylar Astin as Casey, Miles Teller as Miller, and Sarah Wright as Nicole 21 and Over movie is considered as one of the horrible and scandalous comedy movie of 2013. The plot of this [...]
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 A Film By: Bill Condon Cast: Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) Breaking Dawn 2 is considered as the epic finale that will satisfy the expectations of all the followers of this famous saga. A saga that makes Bella and [...]
Genre: Action / Drama / War Cast: Gerard Butler as Mike Banning; Radha Mitchell as Leah Banning; Aaron Eckhart as President Benjamin Asher; Ashley Judd as Margaret Asher; Finley Jacobsen as Connor Asher; Dylan McDermott as Dave Forbes; Rick Yune as Kang Yeonsak; Morgan Freeman as Speaker Allan Trumbull; Angela Bassett as Secret Service [...]
When everything seems impossible… Over 230,000 people were killed when a tsunami hit several countries around the Indian Ocean in December 26, 2004. For the Belon family of Spain, Christmas will never be the same again. The movie The Impossible released in 2012 is based on the actual events that took place when Spanish couple Maria [...]
Les Miserables has always been one of my favorite musicals of all time. This sentiment is shared by multitudes of others worldwide. So when news came that the beloved musical is coming out as a movie, Les Mis enthusiasts the world over could almost feel their mouths water as expectations grew. The all-star cast made these expectations [...]
If you want to tell a story about a boy who meets a girl you will meet nobody in the theatre. Heart-break breaks no ice any more with anyone and someone wining a lottery wins no heart if you are not that someone. A genius old uncle is ancient and a homeless immigrant is not [...]
The Deposition is a dark and emotional drama written and directed by Eddie Mensore. While the story is very basic at its core, centering around Adam Long (Charles Rashard) who inadvertently kills his lover in a brutal car accident, some stunning cinematography and an incredible score come into play which helps the flow of this very slow paced indie [...]
A prophecy of doom coming true Writer/Director Alan Gorg This movie PROPHECY&POLLUTION (80 minutes) was requested by Hopi elder activists a half-century ago, but writer/director/producer Alan Gorg took about fifty years to put together this mix of documentary, docudrama, and animation. Meanwhile, history caught up with the Hopi prophecy that digging out Mother Earth for [...]
James Debbeldam’s Fallen Before Falling seemingly disregards any attempt at craft though obviously drawing direct inspiration from these films.
This superficial plumbing has not been more accurately presented than with the Edmonton-by-way-of-Drayton Valley film The Corrupted (2010).
I enjoyed the feature film L.A. Nights, written by, produced and starring Nick Angel. This film, based on a true story, was something new and refreshing and it managed to surprise the audience and also deliver a real message, which opened a new pathway for thinking. and the plot summary: Based on a true story, [...]
It’s not often I get to watch a movie that feels like it has been written, produced and directed deliberately for me, a wannabe independent film critic. Spoiler Alert is a real gem with an incredible script and very solid acting from start to finish. The movie is centered around a passionate film geek “Brad [...]
There is nothing more amazing to watch than a wonderful children’s film. Getting the balance just right is not only tricky, but a skillful tightrope walk akin to Philippe Petit traversing between the two World Trade Centre towers in 1974. If the filmmaker nails it they create a film that transcends time, culture and generation [...]
User submitted via Peter Jacobsen It’s Giuliani’s New York. Peep shows are being cleaned out of Times Square; boom boxes and graffiti have become public enemies. Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) has just graduated high school. In the span of this one summer between his parents’ apartment and his college dorm room he will experience a [...]
Manhattanites is a dramedy from Loger, Inc and director Gregori J. Martin that follows the lives of a group of New Yorkers who get so caught up in their lives they tend to lose sight of what’s really important to them. The film has some dramatic moments, like when entertainment lawyer Marilyn Marsden confronts her [...]
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