Movie Review: Man on a Ledge- A Laughably Contrived Heist Film That Suffers from Uninventive Direction and an Unappealing Cast of Animatronic Characters
Whatever happened to the great heist films of yesteryear where that sense of urgency and a unique cast of characters made the experience truly exciting and nerve racking? Now we’re stuck with bland and highly probable capers that have characters as flat as their heists. This is a perfect description of the first feature film … Read more
Movie Review: The Grey- A Bloody Action Film That Has Trouble Balancing Semi-Conceptual Themes with Predictable Plot Conventions
Sometimes there are filmmakers who dare to bring a contemplative aura to their films in order to challenge the audience with large concepts, while other films never dare to tackle grand ideas and allow meaningless entertainment to unfold on the screen. However, then there is a grey area between the two (no pun intended) and … Read more
Generation Film’s Top 15 Most Anticipated Films of 2012
15. Gravity- though it stars George Clooney in a space suit which might invoke horrors of the remake of Solaris it is safe to put some trust in director Alfonso Cuaron with another science-fiction endeavor after the success of Children of Men. 14. Argo- the third directing project from Ben Affleck is worth anticipating since … Read more
Generation Film’s Top 20 Films of 2011
20. A Dangerous Method- if David Cronenberg’s name wasn’t at the beginning of the credits introducing the film you would have no clue that this reserved character depiction was part of his violent filmography, which showcases good performances and a thought provoking dichotomy between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. 19. War Horse-though not at the … Read more
Movie Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy- An Incredibly Classy, Intelligent, Meticulous Thriller That is Dependent on Tension, Ambiance, and Subtlety
As the years go by it’s becoming more obvious that modern cinema tends to be overstated, saturated, and fails to appropriately remain in the confines of a chosen genre, which eventually leads a film to lose its footing in theme, tone, and atmosphere. This is especially so in the spy genre, which has deviated so … Read more
Movie Review: Shame- Steve McQueen’s Sophomore Effort is Exquisitley Technical But Equally Disconnected
Anyone who took part in experiencing British director Steve McQueen’s first artistic cinema piece Hunger knew there was something relatively new occurring on the screen. It was a haunting prison experience, both in its lingering presentation and political undercurrents, where the visuals were so striking and detailed that it seemed as though the smells filled … Read more
Movie Review: Hugo- Scorsese’s Cinematic Eye Makes This Dazzling Dickensian Tale Based on a Graphic Novel Visually Captivating
A complex piece of machinery has many cogs, wires, and gears that make it work efficiently for a definite and absolute purpose. This idea of purpose eludes many these days as we base our understanding of self on what we feel rather than on what we do. The theme that we are individual gears making … Read more
Movie Review: The Muppets- A Clever and Delightful Return of the Muppets That is a Success in the Hands of Director James Bobin and Writers Jason Segal and Nicholas Stoller
There is always an initial sense of dread when Hollywood takes to revamping a beloved series such as The Muppets considering they might be the same people who brought us Muppets in Space and the Muppets’ Wizard of Oz, which were far from the standard we demand for our Muppet movies. When it was announced … Read more
Movie Review: Immortals- A Vast Landscape of Beautiful Imagery, Camera Work, and Set Design that is Wasted in the Context of a Bland and Unsubstantial Plot
Tarsem Singh’s name doesn’t necessarily strike recognition among most audiences, but his use of aesthetics in all of his films is quite distinguishable, whether it’s the nightmarish subjective world of a serial killer in The Cell or the beautiful landscapes of a constantly changing fantasy story in The Fall. And truthfully there is nothing different … Read more
Opinion: 2012 Oscar Predictions Phase One
It’s always fun to practice my speculative abilities as to which films will garner notice this year for the Academy Awards. The Academy is quite often wrong on most of their accolades so it’s actually quite easy to get into the mindset of the Academy and guess which films will be recognized and which ones … Read more
