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"Clash of the Titans" results in pieces
By Anya Gosine | April 5, 2010, 5:17 p.m. | In Movies »
Director Louis Leterrier certainly had his ambitions in his remake of the 1981 "Clash of the Titans." The film is a gripping tale of a young hero who leads the Grecians to overpower their revered gods by completing a long and treacherous quest.
"The Bounty Hunter" misses the target
By Masha Lafen | March 21, 2010, 10:07 p.m. | In Movies »
"The Bounty Hunter" from director Andy Tennant ("Hitch") spends its time hunting for a solution to conflicts the genre evokes. A romantic comedy, action flick and crime drama can be a successful blend, but not in this ultimately disappointing kiss and chase film.
"Alice" in Burton-land
By Ava Wallace | March 8, 2010, 8:45 a.m. | In Movies »
"Alice in Wonderland" had to deliver, and in order to take on a project like that, Burton had to be as mad as the Hatter himself. He pulled it off - the cast was wonderful and the plot was fantastic and zany.
A grand night of gold: Oscar predictions 2010
By Sophia Deng, David Tao | March 6, 2010, 3:51 p.m. | In Movies »
With the Academy Awards just days away and twice as many nominations for Best Picture this year, five more producers are busy penning what may be the most important speech of their lives. But we'll only ever hear one of those heart-wrenching speeches filled with introspection and "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Scorsese's "Island" of madness
By Warren Zhang | Feb. 24, 2010, 8:40 a.m. | In Movies »
Director Martin Scorsese is well-lauded for master-minding landmark films like "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas." With his newest project, he successfully engineers a follow-up to his critically lauded crime-thriller "The Departed."
No love for "Valentine's Day"
By Mandy Xu | Feb. 16, 2010, 10:22 a.m. | In Movies »
Heavy advertising for this romantic film began extremely early in the fall of 2009. The trailer features 2009's feel-good anthem "I've Gotta Feeling" as well as more than fifteen A-list celebrities, ranging from romantic-comedy veterans Julia Roberts and Queen Latifah to rising stars Taylor Lautner and Emma Roberts.
Barely reaching the "Edge of Darkness"
By Mandy Xu | Jan. 31, 2010, 4:27 p.m. | In Movies »
After a seven-year hiatus, Mel Gibson returns to the other side of filmmaking in "Edge of Darkness." Gibson made his mark as director of the heart-wrenching and controversial "Passion of the Christ" in 2004. Indeed, "Edge of Darkness" will be known as Gibson's comeback film.
Weak "Bones"
By Jenna Bushnell | Jan. 19, 2010, 3:22 p.m. | In Movies »
In an age where special effects and computer-generated graphics dominate the silver screen, it's quite the novelty to see a film shot without the help of fancy visual effects or animation. Where oftentimes technological advancements aid in the way of a film's perception, in "The Lovely Bones," it diminishes the otherwise strong plot and cast.
Chilling to the "Bones"
By Anya Gosine | Jan. 18, 2010, 12:02 p.m. | In Movies »
In "The Lovely Bones," Director Peter Jackson takes Alice Sebold's best-selling 2002 novel, an innovative tale about death, and brings it to life in a poignant piece that combines raw suspense, heart-wrenching emotion and enthralling charisma.
"Leap Year" is not at all a leap of faith
By Laura Anthony | Jan. 12, 2010, 12:05 p.m. | In Movies »
Whereas a true Leap Year only comes around once every four years, "Leap Year" is no different from typical, romantic comedy films released year after year. With only slightly varied characters and plot, "Leap Year" is a guilty pleasure movie rather than a cinematic work of art. Unfortunately, the overall plot progression of "Leap Year" is quite obvious and too plain to offer any tender, memorable romanticism.
Strength in numbers won't help "Nine"
By Ava Wallace | Dec. 27, 2009, 8:49 p.m. | In Movies »
With a Christmas Day release, director Rob Marshall's "Nine" practically launches itself into the arms of the Academy. The film, Marshall's third after his critically acclaimed and wildly popular works "Chicago" and "Memoirs of a Geisha," is packed with accomplished actors sure to catch the eyes of the Academy – but falls short in one major aspect: plot.
A jolly season for classic films and shows
By Anya Gosine, Fran Djoukeng | Dec. 23, 2009, 10:48 p.m. | In Movies »
Only the magic of the winter holidays can frost the screens with such glistening screen goodies. Just as we come to treasure traditions during these cold months, we fall back in love with holiday classics. Silver Chips Online has whipped together a dandy assortment of winter holiday entertainment perfect for viewing at any holiday get-together.
"Up in the Air" soars above the rest
By Jialin Quinlan | Dec. 15, 2009, 11:12 a.m. | In Movies »
Director and co-writer Jason Reitman, best known for the hilarious "Thank You for Smoking" and the adorable "Juno,"; works his magic again in this high-flying hit. Reitman bases his film around the cliché of "finding yourself," and yet the final product is surprisingly refreshing - a closer look at what it would be like to simply fly through life without baggage.
"Mr. Fox" is truly fantastic
By Natalie Rutsch | Dec. 1, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Roald Dahl has style. His beloved children's books are sprinkled with eccentricities like obese characters and supernatural events and saturated with his characteristically dark humor. So, it's only fitting that visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson, of "The Royal Tenenbaums" fame, direct the film adaptation of Dahl's "The Fantastic Mr. Fox."
Flattering sides to "New Moon"
By Colin Wiencek | Nov. 23, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
There is something endearing about a world where vampires, werewolves and over-the-top teenage libidos mix to create a fusion of magic and intense sexual tension. "New Moon" is a perfect breed of drama, suspense and, let's face it, teen romance. But surprisingly enough, the movie has something for all preferences - it isn't your typical "chick flick," and in fact contains darker undertones and action scenes that will keep even the "Transformers" crowd entertained.
"New Moon" a phase ahead of "Twilight"
By Mandy Xu | Nov. 21, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Very few films have enough bite to divide people. Only a dim pool of films can cause heartbreak and simultaneously saturate with dark humor - but one film does all in vampire-galore. It's the long-awaited sequel in the "Twilight Saga," "New Moon." With comedy-gold Director Chris Weitz, "New Moon" glorifies the essence of the supernatural, angst-ridden teen novel more truthfully than its predecessor through a more threatening, mature film.
"2012" storms in as another apocalyptic hit
By Blake Morgan-Gamber | Nov. 17, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Although several apocalyptic stories have hit the big screen within the past couple years, "2012" stands out with higher quality and an advanced plot. Director Roland Emmerich captures audiences' imagination with a multi-layered plot and visually stunning special effects. This epic adventure critiques the humanity of the governments of the world's most powerful nations by assessing how the world would respond to an apocalypse.
"The Box" is just plain weird
By Amir Gorjifard | Nov. 9, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Director and screenwriter Richard Kelly has been known for thought-provoking thrillers such as "Donnie Darko" and "Southland Tales." With "The Box" he deviates from his original story telling and creates an adaptation of the Richard Matheson short story, "Button, Button." The result is bland and slow and epitomizes what a thriller should not be.
"The Fourth Kind" is all kinds of scary
By Jasmine Sarjeant | Nov. 9, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Horror films like "The Fourth Kind” have solidified the horror industry's move from gore and sadism to the kind of psychological thriller that made Alfred Hitchcock a household brand. With a recurring style of imposing suspense and cinematography over gruesome and gaudy storylines, the meaning of hardcore thriller is being redefined and "The Fourth Kind" is more than enough proof that change is good.
"A Christmas Carol" that can't achieve harmony
By Anya Gosine | Nov. 9, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Disney's "A Christmas Carol," is the latest in the long line of film adaptations based on Charles Dickens's 1843 classic of the same name. In this brilliantly animated re-creation, Jim Carrey stars as the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas, but unfortunately falls short in delivering the heart-warming magic.
"This Is It": a phenomenal finale
By Fran Djoukeng | Nov. 2, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
In June 2009, the world was riveted by the sudden passing of Michael Jackson. The record-breaking artist was just days from beginning his last curtain call with 50 concerts. Although the chance to experience his majesty has vanished, "This Is It" delivers the "man in the mirror" with all of Jackson's magic.
A powerful "Education"
By Eli Okun | Oct. 31, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Outside, the leaves are turning golden and floating to the ground, which means only one thing for films: it's Oscar time. That's right, the crop of films released at the end of the year – just in time for Academy Award consideration – has commenced and among the most buzzed-about is Lone Scherfig's "An Education," which hit nationwide release last Friday.
Halloween on the silver screen
By Ava Wallace, Mandy Xu | Oct. 30, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
In the spirit of mischief and mayhem, SCO has watched and ranked three classic Halloween scary movies for spook-o-meter status. Most of them inspired lucrative Halloween franchises but all of them provide suspense, thrills and of course horror. So grab some candy corn, loosen up, invite some friends over and lock the door - these movies are sure to cause a fright.
Spike Jonze's "Wild Thing" of a movie
By Warren Zhang | Oct. 20, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
Considering all the films this year, "Where the Wild Things Are" is arguably the most subjective film. Director Spike Jonze has crafted a film that some audience members will revere as an instant classic while others will decry as a wasted adaptation.
You'll want to escape from "Couples Retreat"
By Ava Wallace | Oct. 13, 2009, midnight | In Movies »
With a cast of comedy veterans, characters quirky enough to be in a Ben Stiller flick, and a setting that invites disaster to strike, "Couples Retreat" is poised to be a hilarious comedy. But the film, directed by Peter Billinglsey, and produced by Vince Vaughn, flip-flops between serious dialogue and absurd situations, leaving the audience confused, unattached and ready to leave the theater.
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