Movie Review: The Lords of Salem

Rating: RLength: 101 minutesRelease Date: April 19, 2013Directed by: Rob Zombie Genre: Horror/Thriller Stars: 3 out of 5 Heidi Laroc (Sheri Moon Zombie) is a recovering addict who is trying to live a quiet life in Salem, Massachusetts. The city is notorious for the Salem...

A History of "Iron Man"

Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, has a rich history that is a big part of the Marvel comic book universe. Since his introduction in 1963, he has appeared in several comic book series, cartoons, and movies in his distinctive armor. Like all superheroes, he has an origin...

"Batman" Movie Review

Rating: PG-13Length: 126 minutes Release Date: June 23, 1989 Directed by: Tim Burton Genre: Action/Fantasy Stars: 3.5 out of 5 The Dark Knight has attracted fans across many generations. From comics and television series to movies, Batman continues to impress readers and...

Movie Review: "Oblivion"

Rating: PG-13 (violence, strong language, nudity) Length: 124 minutes Release Date: April 19, 2013 Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Genre: Action/Mystery/AdventureStars: 3.5 out of 5 Hollywood and moviegoers can't seem to get enough of end-of-the-world movies. From disasters to...

"Iron Man" Saved Robert Downey, Jr.'s World

Marvel's "Avengers" was one of 2012's biggest blockbuster films, breaking a billion dollars in ticket sales in its first week. Its main star is Robert Downey, Jr., an actor whose story is almost as legendary as that of his Iron Man/Tony Stark character. Robert now stands...

"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" Review

Rating: PG-13 Length: 143 minutes Release Date: July 9, 2003 Directed by: Gore Verbinski Genre: Action/Adventure/FantasyStars: 4 out of 5 "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" single-handedly made pirates stylish again in the eyes of moviegoers ...

Movie Review: Antiviral

Rating: Not Rated Length: 108 min Release date: Nov. 30, 2012 Directed by: Brandon Cronenberg Genre: Sci-Fi/Horror/ThrillerStars: 3 out of 5"Antiviral" is a Canadian sci-fi horror that, while not very popular, performed well among its target audience. The original cut was...

Movies Making a Splash at The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

Since its founding in 2002, the Tribeca Film Festival has served to bring together an eclectic combination of established filmmakers, actors, and incredibly pretentious fans with relative unknowns and the cream of the senior class from NYU's film school. Somehow, it also ...

Movie Review: The Angels' Share

Rating: Not Rated Length: 101 minutes Release date: 1 June, 2012 Directed by: Ken Loach Genre: Comedy/ DramaStars: 3.5 out of 5 "The Angels' Share" (trailer here) is a 2012 dramatic comedy based on the lives of a man named Robbie and his closest friends. Robbie has taken his...

Movie Review: "Boyz in the Hood"

Rating: R Length: 112 minutes Release Date: July 12, 1991 Directed by: John Singleton Genre: Crime/DramaStars: 3.5 out of 5 As a rule, young black men in mainstream Hollywood movies are scripted by well-paid writers who may or may not have ever actually met a young black...

Struggles Lead to Success for Chazz Palminteri

Most well known to fans as Chazz, actor and writer Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri was born on May 15, 1946, in the Bronx. Being a grandson of Sicilian immigrants, young Chazz led a difficult life. As a youngster growing up in the Bronx, Chazz learned many of the life lessons...

Movie Review: Not Today

Rating: PG-13 Length: 118 minutes Release date: April 12, 2013 Directed by: Jon Van Dyke Genre: DramaStars: 2.5 out of 5 "Not Today," (watch trailer here) known by its compelling tagline "none of us are free if one of us is enslaved," is a powerful low-budget film that is...

Movie Review: "To the Wonder"

Rating: RLength: 112 minutesRelease Date: April 12, 2013Directed by: Terrence MalickGenre: Drama/RomanceStars: 3 out of 5"To the Wonder" is a 2012 romantic drama. It was directed by Terrence Malick and stars Ben Affleck (Neil), Rachel McAdams (Jane), Olga Kurylenko...

Lessons from the Neighborhood Mobster: Quotes of "A Bronx Tale"

Some movies are simply feel-good entertainment and easily work their way into the collective hearts of filmgoers. "A Bronx Tale," released in 1993, is one such film, and it also furthered the careers of legendary Italian-American actors Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri....