"Clue" (1985) Movies based on board or video games are always hit-or-miss, as evidenced by the critical and commercial failures of such films as “Battleship” and “The Super Mario Brothers Movie." However, I am of the belief that if you get the right people and sources behind a property, the result can be quite fun. Case in point: the 1985 film adaptation of the murder … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these old classics
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Potential Oscar contender flashes back
Photo Courtesy of IMDB The beautifully-rendered sets of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” alone are worthy of praise. They immediately immerse the viewer in the film’s fictional setting. But the film is far more than its engrossing visuals; those are mere wallpaper. With wonderful performances, a whimsical, witty story and — most of all — originality, “The Grand … [Read more...] about Potential Oscar contender flashes back
Pepperdine senior Mackenna Millet shares her exclusive Oscar experience
Photo by Allison Hubbard On stage for the biggest night in Hollywood, senior Mackenna Millet received recognition from Channing Tatum during the Academy Awards on March 2. Alongside the other five contest winners, Millet stood in the Dolby Theatre looking out at all the nominees. Millet became a part of Team Oscar after winning a contest with her 60-second video about … [Read more...] about Pepperdine senior Mackenna Millet shares her exclusive Oscar experience
Netflix: Watch these freakanormal flicks
Photo Courtesy of www.miamiartzine.com Creative Economics: You would not think economics could explain a wide range of social issues, but “Freakonomics” does just that. Based on a book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, this documentary, which is broken up into short segments, features different filmmakers adapting segments of the book to create a full-length film … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these freakanormal flicks
Oscars: Flash from 1955 to 2014
Photo Courtesy of www.oscars.org The 86th Academy Awards will be hosted by stand-up comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, who hosted the 79th Academy Awards in 2007. Her return follows the controversy and mixed reception of the previous host, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Entertainment Weekly’s Owen Gleiberman noted how MacFarlane created “an echo chamber … [Read more...] about Oscars: Flash from 1955 to 2014
