FLASH FILM

May 21

[video]

May 07

[video]

DETENTION A serial-killer goes on a rampage of murdering high school students. A smorgasbord of every teen movie ever made set in a high school horror story. That said, the visual and stylistic aspects are out of this world. Sadly, there is no clear mood so the audience is left uncertain as to what to feel. Unless you’re under the age of 25 and are media-obsessed and happen to like films that appear surface-cool (i.e. music videos) with one or two “heart-to-heart” moments force-fed into the script. Overall a fun and strange watch if you don’t take it too seriously, but not my cup of tea. 6.2/10

DETENTION

A serial-killer goes on a rampage of murdering high school students.

A smorgasbord of every teen movie ever made set in a high school horror story. That said, the visual and stylistic aspects are out of this world.

Sadly, there is no clear mood so the audience is left uncertain as to what to feel. Unless you’re under the age of 25 and are media-obsessed and happen to like films that appear surface-cool (i.e. music videos) with one or two “heart-to-heart” moments force-fed into the script.

Overall a fun and strange watch if you don’t take it too seriously, but not my cup of tea.

6.2/10

Mar 29

THE HUNGER GAMES In a dystopian world controlled by the Capitol, a girl must kill or be killed in the televised Hunger Games. The action, the score, the story, the relationships (personally wanted more but good!), mixing moments of intensity with ideas that are both profound are relevant, not too shabby. It’s a rock solid and well-produced homage to the books. Fans will have a hard time being disappointed as Jennifer Lawrence is a killer lead. I only wish it was longer! 7.8/10

THE HUNGER GAMES

In a dystopian world controlled by the Capitol, a girl must kill or be killed in the televised Hunger Games.

The action, the score, the story, the relationships (personally wanted more but good!), mixing moments of intensity with ideas that are both profound are relevant, not too shabby.

It’s a rock solid and well-produced homage to the books. Fans will have a hard time being disappointed as Jennifer Lawrence is a killer lead. I only wish it was longer!

7.8/10

Mar 25

JEFF WHO LIVES AT HOMEA man who lives at home follows signs that bring him closer to his destiny. Most of these characters are facing life/relationship problems, but Jason Segel brings a lovable, quirky dorkiness to a film that inevitably carries lots of heart. The premise only works if you go along for the ride, and it doesn’t hurt that the characters are likable [for the most part]. Part fun, part strange, it’s a down-to-earth world that becomes large because of its themes and ideas. Check it out! 7.3/10

JEFF WHO LIVES AT HOME

A man who lives at home follows signs that bring him closer to his destiny.

Most of these characters are facing life/relationship problems, but Jason Segel brings a lovable, quirky dorkiness to a film that inevitably carries lots of heart.

The premise only works if you go along for the ride, and it doesn’t hurt that the characters are likable [for the most part].

Part fun, part strange, it’s a down-to-earth world that becomes large because of its themes and ideas. Check it out!

7.3/10

Mar 13

“When you get into a habit of not lying when you are writing, directing, or making a film, that will carry your personal conviction into your work. And, in a society where you say you are very free but you’re not entirely free, you have to try. There is something we know that’s connected with beauty and truth. There is something ancient. We know that art is about beauty, and therefore it has to be about truth.” — Francis Ford Coppola

Mar 12

[video]

CONTAGION International experts race to find the cure of a deadly disease. At times a bit sluggish, the story is compelling with some solid performances by Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, & Jude Law. Passable writing, although with so many subplots, many characters become unnecessary or lack depth. The ideas don’t stray far from similar films but it’s definitely entertaining with good production values. 7.3/10

CONTAGION

International experts race to find the cure of a deadly disease.

At times a bit sluggish, the story is compelling with some solid performances by Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, & Jude Law.

Passable writing, although with so many subplots, many characters become unnecessary or lack depth. The ideas don’t stray far from similar films but it’s definitely entertaining with good production values.

7.3/10