Spy thrillers always need a villain. Usually people from countries that were up until recently our enemies always seem to fit the bill. Its been over 20 years since the Soviet Union disbanded, but apparently they are still a threat.…
Top 10 Romances on Film for Valentine’s Day
Well, the top ten mildly unconventional. I’m not what you’d call a romantic, typically bordering the lines of cynical rather than warm-hearted. I wasn’t swept off my feet by Jack Dawson in Titanic, and I didn’t cry at the end…
Oscar Buzz: The Most Deserving Unsung Performances
This year has been a strong year in film, allowing a plethora of heartbreaking, illuminating and awe inspiring performances. I’ve already spoken about Beasts of the Southern Wild’s Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry, but who else deserve award attention and…
The Young Folks’ Best Movies of 2012
The Young Folks writers have come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2012! 2012 has been a great year for movies. From The Avengers to Les Miserables, there was a lot to…
Gaby’s Movie Review: Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina’
Since 2005’s Pride and Prejudice, I have loved director Joe Wright, in particular when he’s working with Keira Knightley. He creates some of the most striking and sweeping movies, and his new film, Anna Karenina, is no exception. It’s dazzling,…
Underrated Films Part Two
12. A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Unique in style, tone and storytelling, this film is about the importance of family and the marks that they leave with you for the rest of your life. Physically you may distance…