Movie Review: "Arthur Newman"

Rating: R Length: 101 minutes Release Date: April 26, 2013 Directed By: Dante Ariola Genre: Drama/ComedyStars: 3 out of 5 Released to United States viewers in April 2013, "Arthur Newman" gave audiences a look into what it might be like if they were able to escape their...

"The Great Gatsby" Boasts an All-Star Cast

Australian director Baz Luhrmann is as well known for the music he uses to enhance his films as he is for the actual films. This is because the director expertly mixes sound with each individual scene to produce a rich effect. Imagine the surprise of his fans when he...

Movie Review: "Cars"

Rating: GLength: 117 minutesRelease Date: June 9, 2006Directed by: John Lasseter and Joe RanftGenre: Animation/ Adventure / ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5Pixar quickly reached fame after the success of "Toy Story" and other animated classics, and "Cars" continues the trend. The...

Movie Review: Mud

-- Rating: PG-13 (violence, sexual references, smoking, language, thematic elements) Length: 130 minutes Release Date: April 26, 2013 Directed by: Jeff Nichols Genre: DramaStars: 3.5 out of 5 Imagine being a child living in rural Arkansas who found a small boat stuck up in a...

Five Interesting Facts about "The Great Gatsby"

Baz Luhrmann's latest film, "The Great Gatsby," is a retelling of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald tale of power, infidelity, and love. While the story of doomed love clearly stands on its own, here are five fun facts about the film that audiences might have missed. 5....

Movie Review: "The Lost World: Jurassic Park"

 Rating: PG-13Length: 129 minutesRelease Date: May 23, 1997Directed by: Steven SpielbergGenre: Action/Adventure/Sci-FiStars: 3 out of 5"The Lost World: Jurassic Park" is the sequel to Steven Spielberg's monster hit "Jurassic Park." Taking place some time after the...

Movie Review: Pain & Gain

Rating: R (bloody violence, crude sexual content, nudity, language throughout, and drug use) Length: 129 minutes Release Date: April 26, 2013 Directed by: Michael Bay Genre: Action/Comedy/CrimeStars: 3.5 out of 5 The latest offering from director Michael Bay ("Transformers," ...

Baz Luhrmann and "The Great Gatsby"

Baz Luhrmann is a world-renowned filmmaker whose latest production is the upcoming remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, "The Great Gatsby." Luhrmann is known for his grand filmography and artistic style, talents that fans of the novel believe will come to the...

Movie Review: "The Big Wedding"

Rating: R (sexual content, brief nudity, language) Length: 89 minutes Release Date: April 26, 2013 Directed by: Justin Zackham Genre: ComedyStars: 3 out of 5 Missy (Amanda Seyfried) and Alejandro (Ben Barnes) are two people who are very much in love and want to get married....

Movie Review: "In the House"

Rating: R (sexual content and strong language) Length: 105 minutes Release date: 10 October, 2012 Directed by: François Ozon Genre: Mystery/ThrillerStars: 3.5 out of 5 "In the House" is a 2012 film by director François Ozon that explores the mentor-student relationship...

"Iron Man 3" Prepares to Sweep the Summer Box Office

In the golden age of comic books, fans chose a side and stuck to that side. DC made a name for itself in the world of comic books films by launching the "Superman" franchise. The same company then bounced back with "Batman" and other films, while Marvel experienced...

Summer Movie Showdown: "Big" Review

Rating: PGLength: 104 minutesRelease Date: June 3, 1988Directed by: Penny MarshallGenre: ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5"Big" is a heartwarming 1988 comedy starring Tom Hanks ("Forest Gump"), Elizabeth Perkins ("28 Days"), Robert Loggia ("Independence Day"), and John Heard ("The...

Movie Review: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"

Rating: PG Length: 104 minutes Release Date: June 22, 1988 Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Genre: Animation/Comedy/CrimeStars: 3.5 out of 5 Films like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" don't come along very often, but when they do, they leave a lasting impression. Renewing interest in ...

The Tough Journey of Robert Downey, Jr.

Born in Manhattan on April 4, 1965, Robert Downey, Jr. has had a career that has spanned over forty years. The younger of two children, Robert Downey, Jr. is the son of Robert Downey Sr., who was known for writing, producing, and acting in independent films. At the age of...

Movie Review: "Ghostbusters"

Rating: PG Length: 105 min Release date: June 8, 1984 Directed by: Ivan Reitman Genre: Comedy/Family/FantasyStars: 3.5 out of 5 Considered by fans to be one of the greatest movies of the 80s and one of the funniest movies of all time, "Ghostbusters" is a true classic that...
 

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