Zombieland
88 minutes. Rated R. Over the course of the past year, I have apparently referenced Zombieland three separate times in four separate reviews. Why do I like this movie so much? Is it just that close to the zeitgeist bulls-eye? Or do I somehow see myself in the survivalist yuppie heroes of this popular comedy? The truth is manifold. Read on. Zombieland is the story of four survivors of the Great Plague of the 21st Century. According to...
Now You See Me
115 minutes. Rated PG-13. “First rule of magic: always be the smartest guy in the room.” Part magic show, part heist, part Occupy-style wealth liberation, the Four Horsemen magic show comes out of nowhere and leaves the FBI completely baffled. The mysterious performers seem determined to risk their lives to put on the ultimate act–but how real is the magic? And what’s the payoff? Nicely paced and good clean...
The Spotlight: Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
When you’re tired of another rendition of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol or another Santa Clause movie starring Tim Allen, here’s a list of some unique movies that take place during the holiday season but don’t necessarily star the “big man.” Gremlins (1984. 106 minutes. Rated PG) This movie brings fond memories of my mother running around the house saying “Jessica-Cuck Cah,” a play on...
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games 142 minutes. PG 13. “A spark is fine as long as it is contained. So contain it.” In a distant future, the country of Panem is punished for a terrible rebellion by sacrificing two teens, one male, one female, from each of their districts, in a televised battle. Twenty-four teen tributes go in, only one survives (It feels like some library events I’ve had). The teens are picked in a lottery called the...
