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In Bruges Is In-credibly Funny

In Bruges Is In-credibly Funny
Most filmgoers in the United States know Colin Farrell (Alexander, Miami Vice) simply as an action-hero or bad guy or an actor who only does big-budget blockbuster films. However, he has surprised his audience with indie-action flick In Bruges, which came out last week starring the surprisingly versatile Farrell.… Post the First Comment

Love Magic

The district was located in a valley, about two hundred miles down from the peaks of the Mocho Mountains which surrounded it. The valley was the womb of the mountains. It nurtured and protected the four fresh water springs, two rivers, and innumerable fruit blossoms and seeds that the mountains naturally produced.… Post the First Comment

Step Up 2: Awesome Dance Moves, Horrible Plot

Step Up 2: Awesome Dance Moves, Horrible Plot
Step Up 2: In the Streets is the sequel to the musical drama Step Up, which scored bad reviews in 2006. Step Up 2, however, is a major improvement over the original, but finds itself still lacking in the plot department. In the Streets follows the same plot line as its predecessor, and tells the story of the white lead actor/actress who grows up in a bad neighborhood and faces the same adversity as many lower-class blacks.… 15 Comments

Fool's Gold is a Perfect Romantic Comedy

Fool's Gold is a Perfect Romantic Comedy
If you are a hopeless romantic just looking for some humor and a warm feeling in your heart, then Fool's Gold is the perfect movie for you. Fool's Gold tells the story of Finn (Matthew McConaughey), a handsome beach bum obsessed with finding sunken treasure, especially the "Queen's Dowry" which contains about 40 chests of treasure that was lost at sea in the early 1700's.… Post the First Comment

Strange Wilderness: Not Strange, Just Terrible

Spring hasn't even arrived, and yet it already seems as though Hollywood has hit a serious filmmaking slump. Their latest embarrassment comes in the form of a stoner-comedy called Strange Wilderness, which was produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.… Post the First Comment

M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel Make Beautiful Music Together

M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel Make Beautiful Music Together
Some time ago, Zooey Deschanel (Bridge to Terabithia, Winter Passing) co-starred alongside Will Ferrell in his holiday-themed, kid-friendly flick Elf, where she is featured reluctantly singing "Jingle Bells" to save Santa. I'm sure that anybody who has seen the film never expected anything to come out of the fairly beautiful singing recorded in the movie.…

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