Adam Paul Stone was experiencing a typical Monday when he received a message from a Facebook friend congratulating him for an award he was unaware he had won. The day before, Stone had been the oblivious recipient of the Audience Choice Award at the 2013 Flatland Film Festival for the short film he directed, “Ben, […]
The Ender's Game: Movie Review
November 6, 2013 by
In 1985, Orson Scott Card published Ender’s Game, a science fiction story of a boy being forced into early manhood to fulfill the needs of billions. It was a grand story about dealing with the loss of childhood, free will, and respect for life. It went on to be recognized as one of the greatest pieces […]
Movie Review: Captain Phillips
October 26, 2013 by
I get so tired of action movies sometimes. After so many instances endless car chases, gunfights, explosions, and cut-and-paste CGI effects, I tend to long for some good old-fashioned suspense. I’ve always enjoyed scenes where you’re terrified of what will happen next, where any second could instantly change the course of the entire story with […]
Movie Review: Gravity
October 25, 2013 by
Every five years or so, that special ‘event movie’ comes along to completely absorb its audience with vastly immersive spectacles across time and space. James Cameron’s “Avatar” (2009) was the last film to capture the audience’s imagination in such a way. With state-of-the-art motion capture technology and 3D effects to create a beautifully believable world […]
Movie Review: Escape From Tomorrow
October 23, 2013 by
If one is to appreciate this bizarre little movie and why I decided to review it, one has to know how Escape From Tomorrow was made in the first place…and how it really should not have been released at all. The film was made guerilla style, filmed entirely in secret at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World […]
Old School Scares Still Cause Shivers
October 23, 2013 by
It’s October and we all know what that means: colorful trees, football in full swing, and a candy corn supply that never seems to run out. Oh, yeah, and scary movies! This is that time of the year when it is not just socially acceptable to scream in a darkened movie theatre or living room, it’s expected. […]
American Horror Story: Coven – Review
October 14, 2013 by
My heart is pounding. The goosebumps on my arms have risen drastically. Chills are already running down my spine and all I’ve heard is the opening music. I’m very skeptical to watch what’s in front of me, but too curious to turn away. Ever since the first episode of the first season of American Horror […]
Movie Review – Prisoners
October 8, 2013 by
The director, Denis Villeneuve, creates a thrilling mysterious movie that captivates the audience through every twist and turn, through every new discovery and failed attempt. He does a great job of transitioning each part of the movie smoothly and keeping viewers on their toes. While this film is engaging, it is too long. The entire […]
"Laramie Inside Out"
October 4, 2013 by
Matthew Shepard was beaten and left to die in October 1998 because of his sexual orientation. The screening of “Laramie Inside Out,” which initiated GLBTQ & Allies Awareness Month at Texas Tech on Oct. 2, shows the journey the town of Laramie, Wyoming, underwent after the hate crime which gained national coverage at the time. Director […]
Fright Film Fest Rules
October 2, 2013 by
Sarah and Lawrence flesh out the details of our October Film competition.
