If the essence of this spring’s movies were to be put into one megablockbuster, the product would likely be a dark, gritty reboot of a story once shared fondly by families gathering at the theater.
Category Archives: Film & TV
Movie Review: ‘Breathe In’
With few words and deceivingly picture-perfect smiles, the new drama “Breathe In” opens with a typical American family of three taking their annual family portrait.
resTV’s ‘Full Disclosure’ captures student diversity
A lone voice can speak of a past full of struggle and a future full of hope. ResTV’s new documentary series “Full Disclosure” aims to amplify that singular voice, allowing others to learn and find solace from it. “Full Disclosure” captures and exposes the lives of UCLA’s underrepresented identities, showcasing diverse individuals to inspire intercultural […]
Spring TV preview
In addition to May flowers, the arrival of spring brings a fresh batch of television series to enjoy. From castles to jail cells, Victorian London to 1960s New York, these new and returning shows run the full gamut of stories and promise to keep you entertained before we reach the notorious dead zone of summer […]
Mannis: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ comes to bittersweet end
Kids, it was almost 10 years ago when the cast of “How I Met Your Mother” took its first seat in that booth at MacLaren’s pub, ordered its usual and won over the hearts and funny bones of audiences around the world. Winding down its ninth and final season, “How I Met Your Mother” has […]
Q&A: Jason Bateman talks film directing debut, ‘Bad Words’
In addition to actor and producer, Jason Bateman adds movie director to his list of film credits with his latest project and directorial debut, “Bad Words.” “Bad Words,” which Bateman directs and stars in, follows screenwriter Andrew Dodge’s story of a bitter middle-aged man (Bateman) who forces his way into a children’s national spelling bee. […]
Movie Review: ‘Bad Words’
“Bad Words” Directed by Jason Bateman Focus Features 3.5 / 5.0 paws In his latest film endeavor, Jason Bateman makes a rather striking departure from the charming, straight-man role audiences are used to seeing him play. Instead, he trades that image for the bitter, foul-mouthed individual he plays in his directorial debut, “Bad Words.” Bateman […]