Greg Elperin ’11
Staff Writer
127 Hours
Once again, Danny Boyle surprises viewers with a movie that’s nothing like his last. After a long line of unique, stylish, and compelling films like Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, and Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours proves to be another unique and …→
The Fighter: Raw style, standout performances
Before I saw The Fighter, I was ready to dismiss it as another variation on one of my least favorite Oscar bait archetype: the sports underdog movie. Luckily, what I got instead is a bolder and rawer movie than the …→
No need to ‘Grit’ your teeth: Film remake sure to impress even John Wayne fans
Being a fan of Jeff Bridges, most of the Coen Brothers’ movies, and the original True Grit starring John Wayne, I had high hopes for this movie. And right from the beginning I can safely say it doesn’t disappoint. True …→
“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” unconventional, odd, enjoyable
The problem with romantic comedies, as I’ve often said, is that they’re rarely very romantic or very funny and too often just coast on their actors’ charm and a handful of reusable jokes. Occasionally, a movie comes along with a …→
‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ relevant yet preachy
I came into Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps with mixed expectations. On one hand, Oliver Stone’s Wall Street was a raw and controversial movie about unchecked ambition and greed. On the other hand, a 20 plus year gap between installments …→