Movie Reviews

by / on May 21, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Star Trek Into Darkness” Review

My first thought after leaving the theatre is that “Star Trek Into Darkness” is not as good as J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot. Although Abrams has an obvious appreciation for the series, “Into Darkness” is simply not as well-crafted as its [...]

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by / on May 14, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“The Great Gatsby” Review

If there’s one thing Baz Luhrmann does well, it’s theatrics. From 1996′s “Romeo + Juliet” to 2001′s “Moulin Rouge!” Luhrmann has an obvious knack for weaving soap opera atmosphere into his works. He’s a unique storyteller, but in “The Great [...]

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by / on May 7, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Iron Man 3” Reveals the Man Behind the Mask

“Iron Man 3” had big shoes to fill. As Marvel’s first post-Avengers outing, this installment in the Iron Man franchise soars, surpassing its predecessors. This is currently the best film in Marvel’s ever-expanding cinematic universe. The film has high ambitions. [...]

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by / on May 1, 2013 at 3:52 pm / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“The Big Wedding” Review

“The Big Wedding,” directed by Justin Zackham (“The Bucket List”), explores a trending subject in today’s television shows and movies: the modern family. As cliché and uninteresting as it sounds, viewers are in for a pleasant surprise. I know what [...]

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by / on April 30, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Pain and Gain” Review

Over the last two decades, Michael Bay has emerged as one of the most lucrative directors in film history. His films are known for their heavy spectacle and lack of narrative and character development. Bay is praised by many for [...]

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by / on April 23, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Oblivion” Review

“Oblivion,” the second directorial effort from Joseph Kosinski (“Tron: Legacy”), is a visually stunning, if empty piece of pop entertainment. With a pedigree in video game commercials and graphic novels, Kosinski builds a post-apocalyptic earth that is both gorgeous and [...]

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by / on April 16, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Scary Movie 5” Review

In the last decade, the Scary Movie series grossed over a billion dollars, revitalizing the genre of film parodies. “Scary Movie V,” the latest entry, is the most inept and unintelligible thus far. The foundation of “Scary Movie V” is [...]

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by / on April 16, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“42” Review

Before I start this review, I think it’s necessary to state that I’m an unabashedly big fan of baseball, and especially its history. That’s not to say I wasn’t able to look at “42” from a critical perspective. While one [...]

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by / on April 9, 2013 at 6:01 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Evil Dead” Falls Flat

In 1981, Sam Raimi’s “The Evil Dead” upped the gore to a ridiculous level for its Reagan-era audience. The film has since become a cult classic due to the stamp that Raimi’s creative filmmaking left on the movie world. Unfortunately, [...]

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by / on April 6, 2013 at 8:10 am / in Arts & Entertainment, Movie Reviews

“Names” Premieres at UCR

It’s not every day that you’re addressed by the man who wrote your childhood. On Thursday, April 4, Stu Krieger (writer of “The Land Before Time,” chair of the theatre department and capable of absolutely rocking a pink oxford) introduced [...]

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