Top 10 Movies of 2013
Spotlight on Lakeith Stanfield from Short Term 12
While Brie Larson delivered a few scenes that were worthy of recognition, the scene-stealer, and the greatest powerhouse performance of the film, came from a complete unknown—Keith Stanfield.
In Defense of The Wolf of Wall Street
"Money is the best drug. It makes you a better person." Director Martin Scorsese takes a stab at unveiling modern day human nature and our corrupted vision of the American dream in The Wolf of Wall Street. Infused with Lamborghinis, yachts, drugs, sex, unimaginable amounts of cash, more drugs and more sex; the moral message… Continue reading In Defense of The Wolf of Wall Street
American Hustle is Mediocre At Best
“Did you ever have to find a way to survive and you knew your choices were bad, but you had to survive?” Have you ever seen a movie that seemed so genuinely good, but was in some way a knockoff of somebody else’s work? The guy who made it was so sincere in his methods… Continue reading American Hustle is Mediocre At Best
What to Love About Hunger Games: Catching Fire
"Any last advice? Stay alive." The Hunger Games: Catching Fire proved not only to be a financial goliath raking in a record-breaking $110 million Thanksgiving haul, but raised a relevant question—when was the last time a sequel was this good? As a movie sequel, Catching Fire proves to have as much punch (if not more)… Continue reading What to Love About Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Importance of 12 Years a Slave
“Days ago I was with my family in my home. Now you tell me all is lost, tell no one who I am and that’s the way to survive. I don’t want to survive. I want to live.” 12 Years a Slave has only been in theaters a couple weeks, but critics who applaud or… Continue reading The Importance of 12 Years a Slave
What I’m Watching for Halloween 2013
For our Halloween episode at Film Jive, Zach, Andy and I decided to choose three of our favorite scary movies to discuss in addition to a film voted by viewers. Dating back to black and white in 1932 to 1982 80s slasher sleaze, our four films are all unique to the horror genre and… Continue reading What I’m Watching for Halloween 2013
Anticipating Toronto International Film Fest 2013
Considered by many as the kick-off to Oscar season premiering some of the biggest films of fall, the Toronto International Film Festival will feature 146 world premieres over it's 11-day run. Although TIFF always has an impressive lineup, I've narrowed it down to what I'm most eager to see this year. Dallas Buyers Club Plot:… Continue reading Anticipating Toronto International Film Fest 2013
Fruitvale Station–24 Hours with Oscar Grant
It’s December 31st 2008, and Oscar Grant has his New Year’s resolution set on reconstructing his life with his girlfriend and their four-year-old daughter. But his resolution is abruptly cut short after an altercation outside of Fruitvale Station resulting in an unarmed Grant being shot in the back by a Bart police officer. Profoundly upsetting,… Continue reading Fruitvale Station–24 Hours with Oscar Grant
A Closer Look At Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers
Check out the spring break movie filled with alcohol, drugs, and violence with former Disney queens.
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