“In every dream, there is a secret door. That secret door can lead you to a world that is far more exciting than the one you woke up from.” In the 2012 movie Moonrise Kingdom, the director Wes Anderson presents a story of two children who play together on an island in New England. The…
The 300 movie came out in 2014 and starred Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Dominic West, Richard Sammel, David Wenham, and Sullivan Stapleton. The movie was an epic tale of the Spartan army who defended Sparta against Persia. It also followed the lives of King Leonidas I and his wife Queen Gorgo after they…
Hypatia taught astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy at Alexandria around 391 AD. Her student Orestes, as well as her personal slave Davus, are both in love with her. As the city’s Christians, headed by Ammonius and Cyril, acquire political power, the city’s educational institutions may fall, along with slavery’s control. Jump forward 20 years: Orestes, the…
The Great Dictator, a 1940 film directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Chaplin and Michael Goldbeck, is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. But it isn’t easy to know exactly what the film was about. Even though there are various theories about what the film is about, the following FAQs will…
The movie, Tommy Boy, tells the story of one man’s dream to make it big in Hollywood. The film shows a realistic and fair depiction of Hollywood and its stereotypical practices. While this is an entertaining movie, it also illustrates the many challenges that face aspiring actors and filmmakers in today’s competitive industry. The film…
The movie Ted was released in 2012 and starred Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis. The plot revolves around a man who believes he is a teddy bear and takes it upon himself to help the girl of his dreams get married. All the characters in Ted have a special connection with Ted, and he aids…
A hot night in Miami. A whole lot of fun. There is something about this city that makes it the perfect place to be a fan for a sports event. I went to see the Miami Heat play the Boston Celtics and it was just as fun as one could hope for. The night started…
Tootsie is a 1982 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Landis. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, and Lily Tomlin. The film follows two struggling performers, George (Hoffman) and Rita (Lange), who are determined to make it big in show business despite their lack of talent and negative attitude. Set in New…
Shaun Of The Dead is a 2004 British comedy horror film directed by Edgar Wright. It stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield. A modern-day man must survive being killed over and over again as he tries to fend off an onslaught of zombies led by Shaun of the Dead. It was the first…
‘Manhattan’ intimates the story of two lovers caught in a world of illusions. In the pursuit of opportunity, wealth, and personal fulfillment, people fail to see where their actions are leading them. This cinematographic wonder deals with the questions which are arising in today’s society – what should we prioritize? How do we define success?…