Posted by James Brown on Sunday, April 19, 2015,
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Woman in Gold
Directed By: Simon Curtis
Starring: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Elizabeth McGovern, and Jonathan Pryce
A couple of years ago, I fumed in a series of reviews about having had enough of WWII-themed movies. As much as I hate to admit it, I might have been wrong. There are many facets to the Second Great War, and there might just be a few of them left untold on the big screen. In the last couple of years, filmm... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, August 13, 2014,
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The Giver
Directed By: Phillip Noyce
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Odeya Rush, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Cameron Monaghan, Jordan Nicholas Smal, and Saige Fernandes
Though the Chief Elder is preparing to thank the members of the Community for their childhood when The Giver arrives in theaters later this week, I want to take a moment to thank a special someone for my childhood. I will forever remember that I was at a screening of The Giver when I... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Tuesday, August 30, 2011,
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Directed By: Troy Nixey
Starring: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, and Bailee Madison
2011 has not been a particularly great year for horror flicks. There's just been one waste of fake blood after another. Bringing Guillermo del Toro into the horror fold for a run at producingDon't Be Afraid of the Darkwas a beacon of hope. His well-documented creativity and unique visuals would have been a welcomed addition to the genre. It was supposed to be the light at the end of t... Continue reading ...