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Audrey the Trainwreck

score: 
B-
Director: 
Frank V. Ross
Cast: 
Anthony Baker, Alexi Wasser, Kurt Baebig, Nick Offerman
Running Time: 
85
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Often times in Hollywood, films attempt to overdramatize things. It is a selfish act really; a director attempting to make one’s life more exciting and monumental that their own. It creates standards for the common person, the movie fan in us all. We long to live exciting lives, but regularly find ourselves caught up in the daily routines that comprise our very existence.

Death at a Funeral

score: 
B+
Director: 
Neil LaBute
Cast: 
Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover
Running Time: 
90
Rated: 
R
It isn’t too often that a full-fledged remake hits theaters a mere three years after the original’s debut, but it does happen. Neil LaButere, who is known more for his dramas than his comedies, chose to take a risk and ‘Americanize’ the British indie-hit, Death at a Funeral. Securing an all-star ensemble of A-list talent, LaButere looked to be onto something great. Stars like Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Danny Glover and Tracy Morgan nearly guarantee at least some laughs, but it is their willingness to share the spotlight that benefits the film so greatly.

Remember Me

score: 
B+
Director: 
Allen Coulter
Cast: 
Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Pierce Brosnan
Running Time: 
113
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
While millions of girls across America are still dying in anticipation to see more of Robert Pattinson, I have already seen his new role with Summit Entertainment in Remember Me, and I left with a surprised smirk on my face. He is better than I expected, and I say that after having recently seen Little Ashes, where I found his acting solid but his Spanish accent inconsistent. In this emotional tale about people’s effects on others’ lives, there is not one actor who does not deserve serious accolade.

Green Zone

score: 
B
Director: 
Paul Greengrass
Cast: 
Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson, Amy Ryan, Jason Isaacs
Running Time: 
115
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Having worked together on both The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, both director Paul Greengrass and actor Matt Damon knew exactly what they were getting into when they agreed to do Green Zone. For the film’s producers it was a match made in heaven; for movie fans everywhere, it was a creative fusion of monstrous proportions.

Douchebag

score: 
C-
Director: 
Drake Doremus
Cast: 
Andrew Dickler, Ben York Jones, Marguerita Moreau
Running Time: 
81
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Cold feet: a term used to characterize apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action.

Sam Nussbaum: a man, set to be married next week, who suffers from a strong case of cold feet.

Skateland

score: 
B
Director: 
Anthony Burns
Cast: 
Shiloh Fernandez, Ashley Greene, Brett Cullen, James LeGros
Running Time: 
98
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
After spending a few days at the Sundance Film Festival, I was longing for something new. Unfortunately, I didn’t really get it with Anthony Burns’ Skateland; however, I did get a clever story, fierce soundtrack, and the ability to see more of Twilight darling Ashley Greene—and who can complain about that?

Alice in Wonderland

score: 
C+
Director: 
Tim Burton
Cast: 
Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter
Running Time: 
109
Rated: 
PG-13
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
For over a year now audiences have been anxiously anticipating the release of Tim Burton’s mystifying adventure remake Alice in Wonderland. The buzz, the hysteria—everyone is looking forward to this movie. But no matter what the white rabbit in a waistcoat says, this is one party that you can be late to.

Shutter Island

score: 
A-
Director: 
Martin Scorsese
Cast: 
Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams
Running Time: 
138
Rated: 
R
Author(s): 
Lauren Carlson
Martin Scorsese is a cinematic force to be reckoned with. The Academy Award-winning director received the Cecil B. DeMille award at this year’s Golden Globes, and with the release of Shutter Island coming in the wake of this recognition, Scorsese’s spot in American film history has solidified exponentially. I am an avid fan of the director’s work and had high hopes coming into his latest film… They were more than met. Shutter Island is saturated with the characteristic Scorsese style, from the cinematography to the use of music in driving a plot line.

Howl

score: 
B
Director: 
Rob Epstein, Jeffery Friedman
Cast: 
James Franco, David Strathairn, John Hamm, Jeff Daniels
Running Time: 
90
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
Over the last two years James Franco has gone to great depths to be respected as an actor and entertainer. From playing Sean Penn’s love interest in last year’s Milk to stepping onto the small screen for a stint at ‘General Hospital,’ the young thespian has come a long way since Spiderman first made him a recognizable star. Now, portraying a youthful Allen Ginsberg in Sundance’s opening night film Howl, Franco surprised me even more, setting himself up for another great year in his still growing career.

Tucker and Dale vs Evil

score: 
B
Director: 
Eli Craig
Cast: 
Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden, Jesse Moss
Running Time: 
86
Rated: 
NR
Author(s): 
Stephen Davis
It is a case of misunderstanding. We have all been involved in one before, yet at the end of it all, we were still alive to laugh and joke about it. Unfortunately for a group of college co-eds and a pair of hillbilly dreams, life isn’t quite as fortunate.

Taking a comedic look at accidental death and the way our mind works when we judge someone based on first impressions, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil works on so many levels that it is really difficult to put into words.

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