A twist from author Max Brooks’ classic and complex zombie tale will leave viewers either hungering for more or feeling bloated and overwhelmed. The apocalyptic thriller adaptation of World War Z – directed by Marc Forster and starring Brad Pitt as an official United Nations investigator dropped in the midst of the undead frenzy –…
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Rant and Rave: ‘Juana C.’
Dynasty after dynasty, epal after epal, scandal after scandal: thousands have raised their voices in reaction through all kinds of media. It’s about time the film industry released its own version in the name of Juana C. The Movie, a truly voluptuous on-screen delight. Juana Change was first introduced to the world through YouTube with…
Rant and Rave: ‘Epic’
From the producers of Ice Age and Rio comes another film of “epic” proportions that is simply (but not so aptly) titled Epic. The movie dives into the world of Leafmen and Boggans as described in the children’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce and features a star studded…
Rant and Rave: ‘Now You See Me’
Delve into the mystical realm of magic and immerse yourself in all its wondrous glory. This crime and thriller film impeccably incorporated the splendid technique of con artists and magicians; A battle royale of ego and wit. The plot revolves around a cluster of marvelous, cream of the crop con artists called “The Four Horsemen”:…
Rant and Rave: The Elite
From 35 potential princesses, the stakes are higher as only six of these girls are left. Illea, a post-apocalyptic monarchical version of the United States, almost has its future princess but will Prince Maxon Schreaves, its future leader, make the choice for his heart, for his reputation, or for his country? America Singer is stuck…
Rant and Rave: Iron Man 3
One of the most anticipated movies of the year has finally arrived in Marvel’s Iron Man 3. Robert Downey Jr. once again portrays philanthropist playboy genius turned superhero Tony Stark in the third installment of the movie franchise, the brainchild of comic book legend Stan Lee. Tony Stark is once again staring down on yet another…
Rant and Rave: ‘Oblivion’
Back with more science sci-fi action, director and computer graphics expert Joseph Kosinski topped the box office this week with his latest film, Oblivion. The year is 2077. Planet Earth is ravaged by titanic natural disasters caused by the moon’s destruction, and a deadly nuclear war against the Scavengers or “Scavs”, an alien race trying…
Rant and Rave: ‘Admission’
After 30 Rock ended, a fan might wonder what happens next with Tina Fey’s ever expanding career. Will she add another Emmy to her collection of trophies and recognitions for her hilarious work in television? Enter Admission, a novel written by Jean Hanff Korelitz; upon its release, rave reviews were given to the book which…
Rating: 2.5 Deviating from productions like Spiderman and the Evil Dead, director Sam Raimi concocts fantasy film Oz the Great and Powerful, which hit cinemas worldwide last March 8. It is a prequel to the book by Frank L. Baum, entitled The Wizard of Oz, which had a 1939 film adaptation of the same name.…
Rant and Rave: ‘Stoker’
Rating: 3.0 Even in the brink of total aberration, Stoker plays with your mind and puts you on the edge of your seats in a state of confusion and wonder. Stoker is a psychological suspense thriller starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, and Matthew Goode. Upon the death of India Stoker’s (Mia Wasikowska) father, Charles Stoker…