Review: Up By Brian Paterson on 6.7.09

Up isn’t just the title of Pixar’s latest full-length offering, it’s also indicative of their meteoric rise to the summit of the animation world. Under the admiralty of Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, Pixar has routinely distanced themselves from the “children first” mantra at Disney to instead aspire for something greater. Stories as simple as a childhood toy being replaced and a Clown Fish getting separated from his father have evolved to cautionary tales of an uninhabitable earth and one man’s coping with the death of his lifelong sweetheart. Pixar’s reinvigoration of genre over the past thirteen years has prompted a second Golden Age of Animation, and only they can dictate when exactly it will end. (more)

 

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Review: Drag Me To Hell By Matthew Watkins on 6.1.09

Drag Me to Hell may as well be called, “Return of the King.” Raimi's return to the genre from whence he came is cause for joyous exclamations alone. The fact that he has produced such a sleek little horror-fest that bears down on you like a freight train of terror and doesn't let up until the credits roll is a reason quit school and form a religion. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe, and you'll have a bloody good time. Raimi has repositioned himself as a modern master of horror, and Drag Me to Hell has all million reasons why. (more)

 

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Review: Star Trek By Matthew Watkins on 5.29.09

All in all, it's not a bad way to kick of the summer. Despite the insistent grumblings of my associates and colleagues about the inadequacies of Mr. Abrams, I found myself whisked away by the momentary fervor that surrounded the early May release Star Trek. (I'm still not sure where the hate toward Abrams comes from, and maybe I've just taken a bad sample, but in my humble opinion, the man has done pretty damn well for himself.) Like it or hate him, J.J. Abrams can produce a film, and his certainly knows how to turn a buck. (more)

 

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Week 2 Power Rankings By Brian Paterson on 5.20.09

Sorry for the late posting this week - graduated from good ol' Boston University this weekend with a BoS degree in Film and TV. A few surprises on our list this week. With Infamous and Punch Out Wii releasing in the past few weeks, two new titles have entered the fray. A new chart leader has emerged, and a few favorites drop down the charts. Check to see if your most anticipated title made the cut! (more)

 

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Review: Body of Lies By Brian Paterson on 5.13.09

Apart from director/screenwriter Stephan Gaghan’s Syriana (2005), the vast majority of films regarding the Middle East post-9/11 have been about as popular with the viewing public as the wars that are fought there. Regardless of the amount of cash poured into advertising, hype, and star power, American moviegoers have decided to reserve images of this battlefield for the evening news and occasional Digg article. The same holds true for Ridley Scott’s spy thriller Body of Lies, the story of CIA duo Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Ed Hoffman’s (Russell Crowe) exploits against a terrorist cell wreaking havoc throughout Europe.(more)

 

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Review: Burn After Reading By Brian Paterson on 5.11.09

The Coen Brothers’ latest dark comedy Burn After Reading tells the story of former CIA operative Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) and how he cannot help but feel the entire world, from his scheming wife to the dim-witted twosome who stumble upon a CD containing personal documents to be used in his memoir, is simply “a league of morons” out to ruin his life. What follows is a whirlwind of blackmail, deceit, treachery and murder – all the standard trimmings of a Coen epic. (more)

 

RG Now Recruiting Writers By ReelGamers Staff on 5.10.09

That's right, ReelGamers.com is looking for a few talented freelance videogame/movie writers for the summer of 2009. In order to be eligible for consideration, send an email to brianpatersona@yahoo.com with the subject heading 'RG Writing Position' along with your name, age, and most importantly a writing sample you're proud of. Also, feel free to provide links to any blogs or Twitter pages you might have. Limited positions are available, and recruitment will end on the 10th of June. Now get writing! SEND RESUME HERE

 

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