Though “Silent House,” a psychological thriller, may have some kinks in its storyline, its experimental shooting and editing has the potential to establish a trend for mockumentary style horror films. A house renovation turns into a home invasion when a prowler attacks Sarah (Elizabeth Olsen) and her father, John (Adam Trese), while they fix up [...]
You’d be hard-pressed to find an article or review — this one being no exception — on NBC’s newest musical series endeavor “Smash” without hearing mention of its not-so-similar second cousin, “Glee.” But that’s the catch. Seven episodes into its first season, this high-energy prime-time gamble has capitalized on and targeted its toe-tapping appeal to [...]
Though the marketing campaign made it out to be a generic science-fiction film, “John Carter” slumps thanks to its century-old sci-fi novel that inspired filmmakers such as George Lucas and James Cameron. Based on the book “A Princess of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs, “John Carter” tells the story of former Confederate military captain John [...]
Lately, all manner of gothic and grave-wave electronic acts have been crawling out of their cellars and bedrooms. The scene’s latest addition is Trust, a menacing duo that calls Toronto its home. Their debut LP, “TRST,” is both sonically impressive and sinister. Band members Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski channel Nine Inch Nails with industrial [...]
Proving to be the ultimate comeback kids, One Direction is breaking out onto the boy band scene with their high-energy album “Up All Night.” Hitting the radio waves with their smash hit “What Makes You Beautiful,” the floppy-haired X Factor contestants are wasting no time with their in-your-face pop tracks. With catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics [...]
The scenario: Unsupervised teenagers decide to have a party. Logical conclusion: Things spiral out of control. Director Nima Nourizadeh’s film “Project X” is all about predictability, going for the obvious again and again — and the film doesn’t seem to be ashamed of itself. Thomas (Thomas Mann) is the stereotypical unpopular high school kid, and [...]
The Technicolor magic of Dr. Seuss comes alive on the silver screen once more with the lighthearted movie “The Lorax.” The film made its debut on what would have been Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday and is based on his popular children’s book “The Lorax.” The movie, directed by Chris Renaud, tells the tale of the [...]
