Movie Review: Disconnect

Rating: R (sexual content, some graphic nudity, language, violence, drug use involving teens) Length: 115 minutes Release Date: April 12, 2013 Directed by: Henry Alex Rubin Genre: Drama/ThrillerStars: 3 out of 5 Nearly everyone has a story about how the Internet has helped...

Five Things You Didn't Know about "A Bronx Tale"

Released in 1993, "A Bronx Tale" is a heartwarming tale of a boy growing up in the Bronx during the 1960s, the father who loves him, and the mobster who tries to show him a different way of life. The film takes audiences on a wild ride in which they go from tears to...

Movie Review: It's a Disaster

Rating: R Length: 88 minutes Release Date: June 20, 2012 Directed by: Todd Berger Genre: ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5"It's a Disaster" is a 2012 black comedy that is primarily shown in film festivals and art houses. Todd Berger wrote, directed, and starred in this film....

Movie Review: 42

Rating: PG-13 Length: 128 minutes Release Date: April 12, 2013 Directed By: Brian Helgeland Genre: Biography, drama, sportStars: 4 out of 5 Hollywood seems determined to expose audiences to lessons of the past, and it has been successful so far. First, there was the 2012 ...

What Makes "A Bronx Tale" a Classic Gangster Movie?

"A Bronx Tale" was quite the spectacle amongst gangster movie aficionados when it came out. It marked the directorial debut of Robert De Niro, who was no stranger to crime movies, so everyone was looking forward to seeing what a movie with him at the helm would look like....

Movie Review: "Scary Movie 5"

Rating: PG-13 Length: 86 minutes Release Date: April 12, 2013 Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee Genre: Comedy Stars: 3 out of 5 "Scary Movie 5" is the current installment of what began as an entertaining parody of scary movies and has now become a somewhat less than brilliant,...

Damon, DiCaprio, and Double Lives: Dual Protagonists in the "The

Through criminal exploits and false bonds, "The Departed" explores duality and the unceasing consequences faced by people who practice it. The movie's two lead protagonists embody the concept of duality, acting as character foils in their reactions to similar scenarios....

Movie Review: The Departed

Rating: R (for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, and drug material) Length: 151 minutes Release Date: Oct. 6, 2006 Directed by: Martin Scorsese Genre: Crime and thrillerStars: 4.5 out of 5 The crime/thriller movie "The Departed" features...

Movie Review: The Brass Teapot

Rating:  R (violence, some sexual content, strong language, and drug use) Length: 101 minutesRelease Date: April 5, 2013Directed by: Ramaa MosleyGenre: Comedy/Fantasy/ThrillerStars: 3 out of 5In Ramaa Mosley's "The Brass Teapot," a couple discovers that their brass ...

Leonardo DiCaprio Biography

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, to parents George and Irmelin. DiCaprio inherited Italian, German, and Russian ancestry through his parents and grandparents. Many people believe that DiCaprio was given his first name after...

Movie Review: Once Upon a Time in America

Rating: Rated R for strong violence, sexual content, language and some drug use Length: 229 minutes Release Date: June 1, 1984 Directed by: Sergio Leone Genre: Crime DramaStars: 4 out of 5 "Once Upon a Time in America" is an epic film directed by Sergio Leone, who also...

Movie Review: Jurassic Park 3D

Rating: PG-13 Length: 127 minutes Release Date: April 5, 2013 Directed by: Steven SpielbergStars: 4 out of 5 Genre: Adventure/Sci-Fi Originally released in 1993, "Jurassic Park" was director Steven Spielberg's return to adult adventure after dipping his toe into children's...

Best Quotes from "The Departed"

The Martin Scorsese epic "The Departed" was released to critical acclaim in 2006, grossing close to $27 million during its opening weekend and more than $285 million overall. It made the top-ten list of many publications as one of the best movies of the year, and was ...