Category Archives: Film

Newly launched app “Haunting Melissa” paves way for groundbreaking film experience

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

by David Leidy “Haunting Melissa,” a thrills and chills video application, was launched this past Thursday by Hooked Digital Media, a next generation digital production company.  It can be found in the iTunes App Store exclusively for iPad, iPod touch, … Continue reading →

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“Frances Ha” blends talents of Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Ben Marques The balance between whimsy and cynicism allow “Frances Ha” to escape what could have easily become a ninety-minute episode of HBO’s “Girls.” At the helm of “Frances” is the occasional Wes Anderson collaborator, Noah Baumbach, who delivers … Continue reading →

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“Stories We Tell” reveals secrets of director’s own family history

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Ife Olujobi Writer/director Sarah Polley, previously known for her two highly acclaimed feature films “Away From Her” and “Take This Waltz,” returns her talents to the screen in a new format with her first documentary feature, “Stories We Tell.” … Continue reading →

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“Pieta” follows violent trend embraced by Asian cinema

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Nora Chang Quite possibly the most shocking and psychologically distressing film of this decade, Kim Ki-Duk’s 18th feature film, “Pieta,” invited curious critics after stealing the Golden Lion Award at the 2012 Venice Film Festival from “The Master.” The … Continue reading →

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“Erased” suffers from too many action tropes

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Marissa Elliot Little After being released overseas last year, “The Expatriate,” the first English-language film from German director Philipp Stölzl comes to the United States this week as “Erased.” Although the overall look and feel of the film exceeds … Continue reading →

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“The English Teacher” fails to develop its protagonist

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Alex Mujica In Craig Zisk’s “The English Teacher,” Julianne Moore plays Linda Sinclair, a high school English teacher who’d rather experience adventure, love and heartbreak through the classic novels she reads rather than in her own life. When Jason … Continue reading →

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“Augustine” defies time period through strong female protagonist

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

by Margaret Weinberg In a time where issues of mental health are generally accepted by society, it is easy to forget an era of more intense stigmatization. In her new film, director Alice Wincourt ventures into a period where mental … Continue reading →

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“Tai Chi Hero” fails to live up to standard of wuxia films

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

by Charlie Spector Within the vast expanse known as Asian cinema, a certain genre of film combines historical facts with breathtaking action and heartbreaking romance. These films—typically known as “wuxia” films—tend to stir emotions that anyone can identify with. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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“Midnight’s Children” weaves work of Salman Rushdie onto the screen

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

by Charlie Spector “A country and a child were born at midnight, once upon a time.” With those thirteen words, we are steeped into a world full of intrigue, national politics, and above all, identity. It is this third component … Continue reading →

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“Love is All You Need” like an R-rated fairy tale

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

by Isabel Jones Susanne Bier’s film “Love is All You Need” is a dazzling romantic comedy with an edge. Shot in Sorrento, Italy, the film employs the clichéd setting of a tension-wrought family wedding, but does so in an entirely … Continue reading →

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