High School… I wake up early in the morning to tell my mother about “the plan.” “I’m going to leave during study hall and get in line.” “For?” “Star Wars Mom,” I sighed “STAR WARS.” “Don’t we own those movies?” “Yes, but this is STAR WARS, redux, again, on the big screen. I missed it…
Last night, I talked my roommate Kristine into going to see The Amityville Horror with me. I’ve seen the original, and I was so scared that afterwards I made my then-boyfriend walk me to the bathroom and stand outside the door in case the ghosts tried to get me. Sadly, the new version isn’t as…
I happened to catch a 15-minute long documentary/trailer on the making of Reefer Madness before this made-for-TV movie was set to air on Showtime. Based on an off-Broadway play (that opened and closed soon after Sept. 11, 2001, when no one was going to the theater), this movie is a rousing parody/homage to the 1938…
Boston, Massachusetts is hosting its annual Independent Film Festival this weekend. The Somerville Theatre, Coolidge Corner Theatre, and The MFA are hosting a variety of underground films from April 21-April 24. Steve Buscemi is making his directorial debut with his film, Lonesome Jim, a poignant portrait of a working class man (played by Casey Affleck)….
Rotten Tomatoes is showing Amityville Horror as having a rating of 27%, putting it well into the rotten category. (60% or above and it’d be fresh) A few of the reviews: – Despite its flaws, The Amityville Horror is good at scaring the popcorn out of your hand. (Sarah Chauncey, Reel.com) – The new The…
CENTURY HOTEL Rated R Filmed in Canada Directed by David Weaver Writing credits: Bridget Newson Actors/Actresses: Eugene Lipinski, Rain Maida, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colm Feore, Tom McCamus, Mia Kirshner, Lindy Booth, Sandrine Holt Official Site: http://www.centuryhotelthemovie.com/centuryhotel.shtmlIMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0270270 Reviewer’s Rating: 5 stars An excellent movie about murder(s) and a hotel through its history. A brilliantly magnificent…
Beyond Borders : Movie Review Film review by Leaf McGowan Pasadena, California First Viewing/Audience/Screening on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at the Paseo Pasadena Around 5:50 pm – headed off to Pasadena and found my way to the Paseo Pasadena, a humongous shopping center and theater. A line of well over a hundred wrapped from the…
Amityville Horror : Movie Review Film review by Leaf McGowan Directed by Andrew Douglas Rated R: Horror Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jesse James, Jimmy Bennett, Chloe Moretz, Rachel Nichols, Philip Baker Hall, Annabel Armour, Rich Komenich, Danny McCarthy It’s 1:30 am and I’m almost frightened to enter my motel room alone. No seriously, the…
I admit that this title is an ode to the horrendous cliche of the sports page. I’m sure you all know what I’m talking about, so on to the movie! So I had my doubts about going to see Fever Pitch, and a friend had to drag me to see it last weekend. Don’t get…
In just a few short weeks The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will finally hit the big screen. I loved this book so much the first time I read it, and I’m really kind of excited about the prospect of seeing these characters on the big screen, even though of course it won’t be as…
