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’
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Oscars voting ignores important stories
Art by Sacha IrickWhat kind of person can truly claim to have never wondered what it would feel like to clasp that little statue of a golden man in their hands, what it would be like to finally give that acceptance speech, whether or not your tears would cause the mascara to run down your face, and whether you should thank God or your inspirational first grade teacher first. … [Read more...] about Oscars voting ignores important stories
‘Riddick’ provides cheap, predictable thrills
Photo Courtesy of LAZYGEEKS.COM “Riddick,” the David Twohy film is the third installment of the movie franchise, beginning with “The Chronicles of Riddick.” Set on a desert-like planet, the film starts out with Riddick attempting to find a means of survival after being betrayed and left for dead by the people he once ruled. The first 5 to 10 minutes go by slowly as … [Read more...] about ‘Riddick’ provides cheap, predictable thrills
‘The Family’ falls six feet under
Photo Courtesy of Showbizcafe.com Actor Robert De Niro has become a quintessential name in the gangster crime genre, having portrayed a number of iconic mafiosos throughout his career. He showcased the rise to power of a young Vito Corleone in the award winning “The Godfather II,” provided a viscous look into gangland violence in “Goodfellas,” displayed the pitfalls of … [Read more...] about ‘The Family’ falls six feet under
War: ‘Ender’s Game’ falls short
After decades of anticipation, “Ender’s Game” finally became a motion picture directed by Gavin Hood. The classic sci-fi novel by Orson Scott Card was first published in 1985. Ever since, fans of the futuristic novel have demanded a movie to bring characters like Ender, Petra and Colonel Graff to life. High school teachers assign “Ender’s Game” to introduce students to a … [Read more...] about War: ‘Ender’s Game’ falls short
