Posted by James Brown on Sunday, February 12, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
Bad Teacher
Directed By: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch, and Jason Segel
In the wake of the immensely successful Bridesmaids, it's nice to see another comedy with a leading lady. Although Cameron Diaz has been out of the comedy game for quite a while, her most notable foray into the genre led to the modern classic There's Something About Mary. In her latest film Bad Teacher, things are a little different. The guys aren't chasing her. This time around, she's ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, February 11, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
Bridesmaids
Directed By: Paul Feig
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Chris O'Dowd, and Jill Clayburgh
When a great comedy is released, there's absolutely no denying it. Just look at some awesome comedies from the last decade like Old School, Wedding Crashers, and The 40 Year Old Virgin. These are some of the flicks that make you laugh until it hurts. These are the movies you will stop and watch on TBS anytime you see them. ... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, February 10, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
127 Hours
Directed By: Danny Boyle
Starring: James Franco
Mountain climbing and canyoneering are dangerous hobbies, but the thrill seekers of the world don't seem to mind. They love to explore the wild, untamed parts of the world. Going into such isolation though comes with risks, and the life of Aron Ralston can show you a great deal about those. In his memoirs Between a Rock and a Hard Place, he documents his most horrific experience out in the wild and what he had to do to survive. Luckil... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Thursday, February 9, 2012 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Zookeeper
Directed By: Frank Coraci
Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Steffiana De La Cruz, Donnie Wahlberg, Thomas Gottschalk, Sylvester Stallone, Cher, Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler, Maya Rudolph, and Bas Rutten
We all have those bad movies that we just can't help but enjoy. They're guilty pleasures. Throughout the film, you're wondering what the hell you're watching. Strangely enough though, you're enjoying the film at the same time. These flicks are the ones you watch at hom... Continue reading...
Posted by Zach Davis on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
X-Men: First Class Zach Davis
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon
X-Men: First Class is Matthew Vaughn’s fourth time out as a director. After having madeLayercake,Stardust, andKick-Ass,First Classmarks the first time he has worked with a budget of more than $100 million. The problem withFirst Classis a common one amongst comic book movies. Vaughn tries to force too much trivia into the film.
Posted by Mary Dieng on Sunday, February 5, 2012 In : 0.09% Cocktails
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Mary Dieng
Directed By: George Lucas
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, and Frank Oz
In honor of the re-release of the Star Warsmovies in 3D, STMR is doing a Retro Review series on the franchise. When I found out that I was tasked with the honor of reviewing these classics, my inner geek squealed with delight. What child of the ‘80’s wouldn’t be thrilled... Continue reading...
Posted by Zach Davis on Saturday, February 4, 2012 In : 0.03% Wine Coolers
The Way Back Zach Davis
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Dragos Bucur, Mark Strong, Gustaf Skarsgård, and Alexandru Potocean
Russell Boyd’s cinematography captures the isolation of true wilderness over a vast array of landscapes. The Way Backbeautifully displays scenes of false peace through snow capped forests carpeting rolling hills, expansions of barren desert where the air seems to suck the life out of the gro... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, February 3, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
The Adjustment Bureau
Directed By: George Nolfi
Starring: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Terence Stamp, Anthony Mackie, John Slattery, Michael Kelly, and Anthony Ruivivar
I'm a huge fan of Matt Damon. He's one of the great actors of his generation and has given me some of my favorite films includingGood Will Hunting,The Departed, andThe Bourne Ultimatum. He's destined for great things and will definitely have his name etched in cinematic history some day. He just needs to find that career-defini... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Friday, February 3, 2012 In : 0.06% Beer or Wine
The Kids Are All Right
Directed By: Lisa Cholodenko
Starring: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson, and Yaya DaCosta
Family dramas are a dime a dozen. You don't have to look too long and hard to find a flick that's got some family values. You come into these flicks knowing what to expect, and you generally get it. A little creativity can go a long way in a family flick. That's why I was very curious about Lisa Cholodenko'sThe Kids Are All Right. Wit... Continue reading...
Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 In : 0.00% Water
Inception
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Dileep Rao, Cilian Murphy, Tom Berenger, and Michael Caine
Every once in a while, a blockbuster comes along that changes everything. Just think of movies likeStar Wars,Terminator 2: Judgment Day,Jurassic Park,The Matrix, andAvatar. These films were all game changers that pushed big budget filmmaking to the next level. In its own way, each film... Continue reading...
