Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, August 8, 2012,
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The Help
Directed By: Tate Taylor
Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, and Jessica Chastain
At STMR, I try and cover the latest and greatest to hit theaters. Every once in a while, however, a film slips through the cracks. Normally, it's just because of other higher priority films. Typically, it's some awful horror film or thriller that gets the boot. It's the film for which the trailer can't hide how much it will suck. In the case of Th... Continue reading ...
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain, and Paul Jesson
It's hard to jazz up Shakespeare these days. After a good 400 years, there aren't too many new ways you can bring his works to life unless you're donning a cape and hammer like Marvel's Thor. Aside from my cheap references to The Avengers, Shakespeare's works have been done to death both on stage and on screen. It's rare that someone breaks new ground wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Tuesday, March 6, 2012,
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Take Shelter
Directed By: Jeff Nichols
Starring: Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain
Watching a mental breakdown is like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You get a front row seat for all the carnage and chaos that builds to a devastating climax. That's why I love movies about crazy people. You get a taste of what leads to their breakdowns and a better understanding of what makes them tick. Jeff Nichols' Take Shelter is one such film.
