Special ID is one of the latest martial arts police dramas from Hong Kong. It stars Donnie Yen, one of the hardest working and physically impressive martial artists in the film industry today. While Yen is a household name in Hong Kong, American audiences may only recognize him from American[Read More…]
Film & Television
Any articles related to film and television should fall in this category. This category will most likely be filled with reviews and/or commentary on films and/or television series.
The LEGO Movie is a film for all
Usually, most films based on children’s toys in recent years have been brain-numbing experiences. However, The LEGO Movie offers explosive fun and witty satire that kids will enjoy and nostalgic adults might love even more. In the beginning, the film seemed like a 100 minute commercial for Lego and it[Read More…]
Powerful, visceral and intense: A film about a film
“The Act of Killing” has not been easy to catch, as it’s only been available in a few theaters and festivals during the past year. Now, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, “The Act of Killing” is more relevant than ever. “The Act of Killing” tells the story[Read More…]
Audiences will fall in love with “Her”
“Her,” written and directed by Spike Jonze, is a unique blend of science fiction and romance that inevitably compels audiences. “Her” is realistic enough to grasp audiences and unique enough to become a timeless film that strikes us just like classics such as “Bicentennial Man” or “Wall-E.” It has already[Read More…]
Spectacle: The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday is a film about a reunion of old friends that feels like going to an actual reunion. A reunion, you see, is only fun if you went to the school and recognize your friends. It’s certainly not fun if you didn’t, but were dragged along anyway. In that[Read More…]
Fifty shades of anticipation
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy that has topped best-seller lists around the globe and sold more than 90 million copies is being transformed into a movie, which began production on Dec.1, according to Internet Movie Database. Fans hungrily read through the first book in the trilogy, which told the[Read More…]
“Saving Mr. Banks” is a crossover hit
Minus the usual faith, trust and pixie dust, Walt Disney Studios does it again with “Saving Mr. Banks.” Featuring an all-star cast starring actors like Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, the movie captures some of Disney’s timeless and heartfelt sentiments. Based on a true story, the film recreates Walt Disney’s[Read More…]
From jock to queen of ballroom floor
Beach volleyball champion Misty May-Treanor is trading her bikini for some dancing shoes. From the hardwood to queen of the beach, and success in the recent Beijing Olympics, the former Long Beach State setter is taking on a new challenge: ballroom dancing. May-Treanor is one of the 13 celebrities competing[Read More…]