Shooting began yesterday for the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s 2004 film Sin City.
Critic evaluates skill of ‘Arbitrage’ director
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Arbitrage is supposed to be a thriller, but it just doesn’t thrill. At first glance, it’s got all the necessary components: a twisting plot, an uneasy score, high emotions, and low-down deeds. Unfortunately, what it doesn’t have is a heart. An exhausted-looking Richard Gere stars as “Robert Miller,” a wealthy…
In Theaters: Oscar Nominated Shorts
Rarely in Oklahoma do we get the chance to see all of the films nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences before we watch the Oscars.
Critic makes picks for 84th Oscars ceremony
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. The 84th Annual Academy Awards are coming up at the end of February, and that means the buzz on the nominees is well under way.
In Theaters: The Woman in Black
Many years ago, in the quaint little village of Crythin Gifford, Jennet Humfrye’s son died in a terrible accident while she was away. The townspeople never recovered the body.
In Theaters: Chronicle
Chronicle is hands down the most excitingly creative, dazzling “found footage” film I have ever seen. Ever.
In Theaters: The Grey
When I was younger, I read a book called “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. I was riveted by the against-all-odds tale of wilderness survival, about a boy who makes it in the woods for months with just a hatchet to help him get by.
In Theaters: The Artist
It takes much more than a mere black and white filter to make a film look so convincingly old.
In Theaters: Carnage
When you violently tear away all of the fancy clothes, expensive liquor, and notions about what is prim and proper, what are you left with? Acclaimed director Roman Polanski might argue that the answer is Carnage.
In Theaters: War Horse
If anyone has been missing the Steven Spielberg of old, the man behind Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List, I found him back in full stride directing this cinematic tour de force: War Horse.
In Theaters: The Devil Inside
It’s The Rite meets Paranormal Activity, and it’s nothing to be proud of.
In Theaters: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Her performance as Lisbeth Salander, ultra-intense goth computer hacker extraordinaire, is simply electrifying!
In Theaters: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
So here we are at the inevitable sequel, with all of the same actors, and a few new ones. This time out we find Sherlock at a bit of a loss as he discovers that Watson plans on getting married. He needs his sleuthing partner, whatever will he do?
Oscar Watch! Midnight in Paris returns to theaters
By Tommy Bond, Film Critic Have you ever had an experience that was just so wonderful, something that just hit all of the right notes, something that made you appreciate all of the things around you? It’s those moments where everything feels right, and everything is cast in that warm orange glow, and when you’re…
Oscar Watch! The Ides of March returns to theaters
In the cruel game to get elected, anything goes as long as you can keep it quiet, and if you slow down, no one will stop to pick you up.
In Theaters: Hugo
Hugo might just be Martin Scorsese’s most personal work, and it is definitely one of his most deeply felt films that I have ever seen.
In Theaters: The Muppets
The Muppets are back, baby! And boy are they fun to hang out with!
In Theaters: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
Yes, I watched it. And yes, I have seen the rest of them too.
In Theaters: J. Edgar
Master director Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar is certainly fascinating, but the storytelling was outdone in great strides by the performances.
In Theaters: Immortals
Tarsem’s new 300-esque swords and sandals epic, Immortals, is stunningly beautiful.
In Theaters: Puss in Boots
The variety of characters has always made these films so endearing.
2011: The year in film, so far
Film critic, Tommy Bond, sums up 2011’s film scene.
Now on DVD: Scream 4
Ghostface is back in this fourth edition of the classic self-referential slasher series, and he’s doing what he does best: slicing and dicing!
In Theaters: 50/50
Jonathan Levine’s 50/50 walks the fine line of films about people with cancer, and it so brilliantly manages to be honest and reserved.
Students to produce film with professional
Ty Fanning and Dillon Horner acting sophomores, will be on set next month — not as actors, but as co-directors. The two will work for the first time to portray a script they co-wrote.
