Gotham’s dark avenger delivers
July 16, 2008
Dark in character, imagery and tone, The Dark Knight offers entertainment with more depth and charisma than most comic films put together.
By Ally Lois
With all the hype surrounding the latest installment in the Batman series, it’s not surprising that the much anticipated sequel has broken box office records. Despite much of the publicity surrounding the film stemming from the tragic death of star Heath Ledger, the praise given to The Dark Knight is well deserved. [Read more]
Indy’s new adventure goes from lackluster to ludicrous
June 14, 2008
We all longed for one more adventure from the iconic adventurer in the leather jacket, brown fedora and trusty bullwhip. Unfortunately, Spielberg’s latest film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, offers none of the magic, wit or charm of the original trilogy.
By Ally Lois
The film is set in 1957 and a long time has passed since our hero last crusaded against the Nazis. Indy (Harrison Ford) has been kidnapped by Russian agents led by pseudo-psychic, Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett). The Russians are searching for an artifact – the fabled “crystal skull” – integral to their quest for mind-controlling power. [Read more]
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