“The International” fails to cater to action and political crowds
**Movie**: "The International"
**Director**: Tom Tyker
**Release Date**: Feb. 13
**Rating**: Three stars (out of five)
“The International” is the latest film in a series of misguided attempts to cater to both the action crowd and the politically-minded crowd. From an economic standpoint, ...
“Fanboys” unlikely to please viewers, “Star Wars” aficionados
There are times when you feel almost certain a film is going to be funny and entertaining, but it ends up being a mediocre experience, at best, that cost $10 or more. Such is the new buddy caper, “Fanboys.”
“Fanboys” is about a group of four childhood/“Star Wars” obsessed friends, Eric (Sam Hunti ...
“Shopaholic” provides amusement, frivolous fun
Your life won’t be changed as a result of this novel. But you will be uplifted, amused and refreshed. So take the time, allow yourself to relax and enjoy an afternoon with this particular charmer of a shopaholic.
“Taken” features fast action, downplays powerful message
**Stars**: 2.5 out of 5
**Review**: "Taken"
**Director**: Pierre Morel
**Release Date**: Jan. 30, 2009
From the get-go, “Taken” sets itself up to be full of intense action with a breathtaking sequence where Kim (Maggie Grace) is abducted and stolen into Paris’ seedy underground. Brian (L ...
“New in Town” not so new after all
"New in Town"
**Rating**: 2.5/5
**Cast**: Renee Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr.
**Director**: Jonas Elmer
**Genre**: Romantic comedy
**Running time**: 96 min.
**Rating**: PG
**Release date**: Jan. 30
It is a trope older than “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Elizabethtown” – the hip and ...
“The Uninvited” barely makes the mark
Everyone knows that Hollywood can't come up with original ideas anymore, and Charles and Thomas Guard's "The Uninvited" proves that film studios like to rehash old story lines and make them "unique."
“Fiction Family”: Nickel Creek-Switchfoot collaboration results in eclectic tunes
Since Switchfoot and Nickel Creek have both been hard-working live acts over the past few years, neither Foreman nor Watkins had much time to spend recording together in the same room. Because of this, they ended up trading demos to each other via e-mail , piecing the songs together on the fly. What resulted is a surprisingly cohesive, eclectic set of tunes, unique from the sound of Switchfoot or Nickel Creek.
Biola professor Barry Krammes showcases newest art project
Barry Krammes' theatre project titled "Morality" is the first art show of the semester featuring beautiful assemblage artwork. The work on display now features topics of morality, including calamities, earthly delights, longing, innocence, and insanity. All pieces are made from mixed media assemblage and have been in production since 2004. For a closer look at the opening reception of the show check out the gallery.
“Benjamin Button”: a darker “Forrest Gump”
David Fincher's “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” has a sentimental take on the thesis of last year's Best Picture winner, “No Country for Old Men.”
Best picture nods in brief
"The Reader," "Milk," "Frost/Nixon," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are all in the running for the 2009 Oscar Award.
A glance at Sundance
A group of Biola students spent a week in Utah screening films at the world-famous Sundance Film Festival. The annual trip is a chance for cinema / media arts majors to get inspiration and -- if they're lucky -- funding for their own productions. Follow their experiences and favorite movie moments ...
