“Anna Karenina” Review: Characters, Love, & Tragedy, Trapped In The Frame Of Joe Wright’s Mind Michael Lee, November 15, 2012November 16, 2012 “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” It seems fitting to start off with a quote by Shakespeare, especially since that’s what it looks like when you watch Anna Karenina directed by Joe Wright. The film may be set in Russia during the revolution,…
“Skyfall” Review: Same Old Bond With New Exciting & Darker Tones Michael Lee, November 8, 2012November 7, 2012 There was a lot riding on the newest installment of James Bond. Skyfall celebrates 50 years of Bond. A film that achieves such a number is no easy feet. It establishes a huge fan base by being able to bring excitement, joy, more. Skyfall combines a lot of the new…
“Lincoln” Review: America’s Strength Defined By Story Of Rigtheousness & Equality Michael Lee, November 8, 2012November 16, 2012 There are so very few great storytellers in our generation. So many of the films that fill our theaters are just generic dull sequels or adaptations and a lot of the time these films become forgotten because another sequel or adaptation comes along. Once in a while however there are…
“The Man With The Iron Fists” Review: RZA’s Directorial Debut Is Noble But Fails To Land Any Punches Michael Lee, November 2, 2012November 3, 2012 Sometimes when you create the story, write the screenplay, direct the film, and have a role in it as well, it can be too much for one person to take on. RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan is not only a talented artist, but has a huge affinity for classic Kung-Fu…
“Wreck-It Ralph” Review: Finally A Dazzling Video Game Movie Michael Lee, October 30, 2012October 30, 2012 The challenge of making a film based on the video game is fitting in all the elements and themes of the game into a film format. You aren’t in control of the game, the writers and directors are. And that is one of the main reasons why films based on…