Wednesday, June 5, 2013

V/H/S 2 (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



VHS 2 is the follow up to the original film that became an instant cult classic and promises to be even scarier than its predecessor. The first VHS movie created a new twist on the found footage sub genre of horror movies by compiling several short films into one feature length movie with an overarching storyline that ties the whole thing together.

This is the End - Movie Review


Okay, seriously. Look at the poster for This is the End and tell me you don't think its going to be hilarious. For my part, all you have to do is say James Franco and Seth Rogen are in the movie and I'm down to see it. Then you throw in Hill, Baruchel, Robinson, and McBride and my expectation level goes even higher. Add in the fact that Rogen wrote and directed the film with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg and you now have a formula for success that will not be denied.

The East (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Rising Hollywood star Brit Marling not only plays the lead role in The East, but she also co-wrote and helped produce the movie that has so far received nothing but high praise. Director Zal Batmanglij, who also worked with Marling in the 2011 thriller Sound of My Voice, has put together a feature film that feels just as provocative and edgy as the fictional organization it portrays.

Friday, May 31, 2013

The Kings of Summer - Movie Review


The Kings of Summer is a coming of age tale written by Chris Galletta and directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts both of whom are making their feature film debuts. Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias play three teenage friends who set out on a mission to gain their independence, but end up learning that leaving family and civilization behind may not always be the best option.

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