Two weeks ago, the nation was thrown into shock. One of our country’s most dear sporting events was attacked, our friends and family were thrown into danger, and our most historic and beloved city was shut down entirely. Within 24 hours, and
One certainly cannot find fault in lack of ambition in “Cabin in the Woods,” directed and written by Drew Goddard with producer, co-writer, and cult favorite Joss Whedon. It attempts not to be a horror movie, but to be all horror movies.
“21 Jump Street,” a remake of the ’80s television program now starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is exactly the movie you think it is, and that’s what makes it great. It is not deep, nor complex, nor is it even
“Project X,” directed by Nima Nourizadeh and produced by “The Hangover” director Todd Philips, is the newest installment in the long history of party movies. It comes with everything you expect: parents gone for the weekend, unpopular kids trying to become popular,
From its very first seconds, “A Separation,” a 2011 Iranian film directed by Asghar Farhadi and winner of the 2012 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, confronts its audience with difficult ethical choices. Simin (Leila Hatami) wants to capitalize on the
Nate Blum puts forth his Academy Award predictions, discusses categories The 84th Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, marking the end of one cinematic year and the beginning of another. A common theme for this year’s nominees is bittersweet nostalgia. Whether
“The Artist,” a French film, directed by Michel Havanicivius and starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, is an absolute pleasure for any lover of film. The film works as both a homage and a loving parody of classic Hollywood and revels in
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” directed by Thomas Alfredson and starring Gary Oldman, has the look and feel of a modern spy thriller, but it ultimately falls short of its potential, getting bogged down in lengthy dialogue and confusing spy jargon. The film,