Friday, October 16, 2009
Celebrities tweet about “Paranormal Activity”
By Abbey Khan
You’ve been hearing about it and now celebrities can’t stop tweeting about Paranormal Activity, the horror flick made for only $11,000. Read what Spencer Pratt, Jordan Sparks, Jon Favreau and many others are screaming about on Twitter.
Tyrese Gibson (Transformers)
Tyrese4ReaL EVERYONE LISTEN TO ME OK… PARANORMAL ACTIVITY IS THE SCaRIEST SHIT I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE.. Where’s my bible ??
Tyrese4ReaL I was so scary I just walked home in the rain.. cause I didn’t wanna be in any inclosed areas.. HOLY SHHIIITT!!
Tyrese4ReaL Come meet me at the Archlight Theater I’m going to a 10:50 tonight to watch PAranormal Activity..Scary Shit in the Rain! Last Min TwitBash!
Tyrese4ReaL HAd a nightmare………………………………………… Dammit
Tyrese4ReaL Oh shit.. I think someone is in my house………
Jason Reitman (Director of Thank You for Smoking, Juno, and Up in the Air)
JasonReitman @yungT23 Paranormal Activity is the real deal. Trust me.
JasonReitman RE @mrosenbaum711: – still freaking out after the PARANORMAL ACTIVITY screening. How dare you! – Foot rub? Tampon?
JasonReitman Paranormal Activity + Nyquil = Nyghtmares… still recovering
JasonReitman Fuck Paranormal Activity was scary. Freaked out whole gang. Felt bad for the folks who went home alone. Keeping my MagLight near the bed.
David Spade (Rules of Engagement, Grandma’s Boy, Racing Stripes, Just Shoot Me!, The Emperor’s New Groove, Tommy Boy)
davidspade too scared to see paranormal activity. not normal when i poop pants
Movie Review: Where The Wild Things Are
Adapted from the much loved children’s book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are takes viewers on an emotionally charged journey of a young boys struggle with life. Tough but fragile Max (Max Records) gets more than he bargains for when he escapes his own reality and stumbles upon a magical island of odd creatures who are unpredictable, and at times, very volatile. Max, an avid storyteller, and in his quest for his own kingdom, claims to be a king of a far off land. Desperate for leadership, the Wild Things crown Max their king in hopes of making their lives better. Unbeknownst to Max, being a king is not an easy task and he has to deal with the repercussions of his actions and promises. His biggest challenge is Carol (James Gandolfini), a loose cannon who is capable of bringing harm to Max and the others on the island.
Recommendation: B+
Writers Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers successfully turn the original story, which is less than a dozen pages, into a full length feature. Technically, musically and visually, the film is right on the mark, especially on IMAX screens, where you feel like the creatures are right in the room with you. Where the Wild Things Are may not be suitable for all young children since the monsters can look a bit scary at times, but it is great for the young at heart.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Movie Review: An Education
By Abbey Khan
It’s the 1960’s and Oxford bound Jenny (Carey Mulligan) gets An Education outside the classroom when she meets David (Peter Sarsgaard), a charming older suitor. David introduces 16-year-old Jenny to a life she only dreamed of– smoky clubs, art auctions, expensive dinners and trips to Paris. But her fabulous new lifestyle is affecting her schoolwork, much to the dismay of her teacher, Miss Stubbs (Olivia Williams). Now Jenny must decide whether she will allow herself to be seduced by the good life or continue higher education.
Recommendation: B-
The performances are solid but the story is not. The characters are glossed over and underdeveloped as we only see them on a superficial level. This film could have been better served if
Friday, October 02, 2009
Movie Review: Zombieland
By Abbey Khan
It’s about survival of the fittest when you’re a human living in Zombieland. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) live by their own set of rules to avoid the flesh eating zombies, but can they survive each other?
Columbus is an introvert who has played it safe his whole life and has even developed his own zombie survival guide which includes rules such as always wear your seat belt, double tap, do cardio exercises, and beware of bathrooms.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
2012
By Abbey Khan
It’s coming sooner than you think! Before hitting theaters nationwide this November, 2012 will come to a tv screen this Thursday, October 1. Television viewers can watch an action-packed two minute scene from the highly anticipated film on major broadcast networks (ABC, NBC and CBS), 89 cable networks, local stations in the top 70 markets, and Spanish-language networks throughout the United States. This unprecedented event is projected to draw approximately 110 million television viewers, more than the Super Bowl. And it doesn’t stop there! Watch the ending of the two-minute cliffhanger scene with an extended five-minute sequence on Fancast.com or Comcast On Demand.
The two-minute scene will air on national and local outlets between 10:50 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST/PST, 9:50 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST/MST, and 8:50 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Viewers may visit Comcast.com/2012 for general preview information.