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Directed by Mira Nair ("The Namesake") "Amelia" follows the life of American aviation visionary Amelia Earhart as she attempts to be the first woman to not only cross the Atlantic Ocean but to fly across the world. Starring Hilary Swank Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor "Amelia" appears at first glance to have much promise. Sadly it does not fulfill its potential. "Amelia" is … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Amelia"

­­Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh ("Traffic") directs this satirical film based on the true events of Mark Whitacre's (Matt Damon) involvement with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) a giant food conglomerate company. "The Informant!" is advertised as a comedy; yet it really is not very humorous. That doesn't mean though that it is a bad movie. With superb … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "The Informant!"

With the exception of "District 9" and "Sunshine Surrogates" is the most original sci-fi flick to hit theatres since "The Matrix." Imagine a world in the near future where human beings never leave the comfort of their own home but instead live vicariously through humanoid machines called surrogates. The technology that allows this was originally intended to help victims of … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Surrogates"

Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill") yet again brings the gore and greatness in "Inglourious Basterds a historically re-written account of the Third Reich. Because of the brutal nature of this film, Tarantino's latest release is an adrenaline-fueled action ride – but one that balances emotion and humor. It's obvious from the brilliant first scene that this is an over-the-top … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"

First-time Director Neil Blomkamp has not only created an action-packed science fiction thriller but an emotionally poignant movie exploring the nature of discrimination and segregation. "District 9" is often suspenseful and always thought-provoking. It is a sadly realistic look at what would occur in a situation where human beings had the tide of power on their side. With … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "District 9"