“Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme…” You know how it goes. And yet, no matter how many times you have watched the story of “Beauty and the Beast,” it never seems to get old. This timeless tale has been entertaining audiences for 25 years now, so in honor of this special…
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“Spy” Hits Its Target
Ever wonder what would happen when James Bond has to sneeze? The results would not be good and we see that right as this high-energy action comedy takes off. Melissa McCarthy leads an all-star cast as Susan Cooper, a CIA analyst who gives provides information to Bond-esque superspy Bradley Fine (Jude Law). After Bradley’s latest…
The Longest Cry For “The Longest Ride”
Co-Written with Brooke Rudisill * This article was awarded third place for Best Review (High Frequency – Student Division) at the Sunshine State Awards. Nicholas Sparks’ newest book-to-film adaptation brings out what audiences have become accustom to seeing in his work, but manages to rip the hearts out in a new way. “The Longest Ride”…
“Unfinished Business” Leaves Some Business Unfinished
Sometimes business trips are not going to be what you expected them to be, however if you have a business trip like the one in this film, you may need to rethink your position. Vince Vaughn leads this new comedy where his character, Dan Truckman, leaves his job to create a new company where he…
Projects Almanac Lands On The Big Screen
Imagine being able to go back in time and change anything bad that has happened to you or a loved one. Would you do it? This is exactly what the new Michael Bay-produced film “Project Almanac” explores.
A Most Compelling Violent Year
Sometimes the hardest thing for people to do is protect the ones they love. In J.C. Chandor’s most recent film, “A Most Violent Year,” this theme is covered in aspects of family, friendship and marriage.
“Paddington” Jumps Off The Page And Onto The Big Screen
Many children see their teddy bears as their best friend and part of their family when they are young, but imagine if that teddy bear could walk and talk. The dream of a real life bear joining a family comes to the big screen with “Paddington,” the movie based off of the book series that…
Strayed From The Path, Brought Back To Life
“We are never prepared for what we expect.” As “Wild” ends with this James Michener quote, it encompasses what happens throughout the film. While it seems that the film was just going to follow Reese Witherspoon on her journey, there were so many layers that were unexpected.
Kevin J. Studer 