Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures When leaving the theater after seeing Darren Aronofsky’s film “Noah,” I heard a woman mutter to herself, grunting, “That was the most demonic movie I’ve ever seen. Who directed this thing?” Having been utterly transfixed by the film’s impeccable craft, gripping storyline and intellectual depth, I was baffled by that comment. Though “Noah” … [Read more...] about Noah: Magnificent plot grips audiences
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Photo Courtesy of Marvel 'The Winter Soldier' merges super heroes and spy thrillers We were first introduced to Steve Rogers in "Captain America: The First Avenger," where the sickly young man from 1940s Brooklyn strove to be a hero in his own right. He exhibited an unyielding selflessness in his desire to serve his country and help his fellow countrymen in the war against … [Read more...] about Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
“Compliance” While many people defer to higher institutional authority, it is sometimes necessary to question it and the extent to which we entrust ourselves to it. “Compliance,” written and directed by Craig Zobel, presents a case study of this societal, ethical dilemma. At a local branch of a fast food franchise, the manager receives a phone call from a police … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Photo Courtesy of Universal PicturesSince the success of “Taken,” Liam Neeson has gone from a dramatic actor to an action star. With “Non-Stop,” that hot-streak does not seem to be ending anytime soon. The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, whose credits include the “House of Wax” remake. The director previously collaborated with the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Steer clear of ‘Cuban Fury’
Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com Salsa or die. Coming to theaters April 11 is a new comedy about the life of an overweight and under appreciated salsa dancer. British actor Nick Frost, who is best known for his works in the parody “Shaun of the Dead,” takes the screen as Bruce, a former salsa dancer who tries to reconnect with a lost passion. Twenty-five years after a … [Read more...] about Steer clear of ‘Cuban Fury’
