Staying for breaks is becoming all too common
Staff writer Rhys Williams discusses staying on campus during school breaks.
Thanksgiving break
Slow-burning “Cosmopolis” will isolate audiences
After “A Dangerous Method” — which could be considered his biggest disappointment of the 2000s — David Cronenberg is back in the spotlight with “Cosmopolis,” and he’s brought along “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson. This could sound like a recipe for disaster, but Pattison sheds his bland past and clothing to help craft a damn fine drama.
Looking back at Tony Scott’s most memorable
The news of Tony Scott’s death a couple of weeks ago came as a sad shock to film fans everywhere, especially those with fond memories of his ‘80s hit “Top Gun.” Hundreds of tributes releasing now will focus on his most successful films, especially “Top Gun,” as it is what launched Scott into an action-packed career. However, his best-known films are not quite as great as someone might expect.
Marilyn Monroe showcase sweeps Miami Beach
Whether it’s in NBC’s “Smash” or last year’s Oscar nominated film “My Week With Marilyn,” there’s been a lot of love for Marilyn Monroe lately. With all these new spins on her life being presented, it’s about time someone highlights the classics — in comes the Miami Beach Cinematheque in collaboration with TASCHEN, Harold Golen Gallery and the World Erotic Art Museum, doing just that.
“Beasts” is a flawed debut with some shining moments
“Beasts of the Southern Wild” wastes no time in dropping audiences right into the midst of an isolated and unfamiliar world. Surrounded by nothing but water in “the Bathtub,” an extremely poor community off the coast of Louisiana, a little girl named Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) lives with her father Wink (Dwight Henry). As her father’s health declines due to a mysterious illness, and the world around her begins to fall apart, Hushpuppy must learn to survive through these troubled times in order to remain in her beloved home.
Pinto’s performance breathes life into “Trishna”
With the success of Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” more white male filmmakers are determined to explore a budding fascination by exotifying Indian men and women through the country and its culture. John Madden’s recent exploration, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” fell flatter than one would have desired, but in comes Michael Winterbottom with “Trishna,” his modernization of Thomas Hardy’s novel “Tess of the d’Urbervilles.”
Female filmmakers explore sex and romance
The Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami never fails at presenting a diverse collection of films — and this summer is no exception. Their latest collection of films brings six female filmmakers to Miami audiences, offering an interesting mix and something for just about anyone interested in exploring up-and-coming female directors. While Maïwenn Le Besco’s “Polisse,” Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Goodbye First Love” and Alice Rohrwacher’s “Corpo Celeste” are all long gone, two films will be premiering this weekend that are likely to stir up plenty of mixed opinions.
“Marley” is a revealing documentary on a great musician
It’s hard not to have heard of Bob Marley at least once in your life. At the very least, you’ve probably heard one of his songs. For those of you who have ever had the slightest interest in his life, the documentary titled “Marley,” is worth your time.
Q&A with Joss Whedon, director of Marvel’s “The Avengers”
There are few people left in this world who haven’t heard Joss Whedon’s name during their lifetime. As the beloved creator of shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Firefly” and “Dollhouse,” it’s hard not to have a large fan base.
“Bully has good intentions, but terrible execution”
Bullying is a disturbing issue that affects people of all ages, and often those who suffer the most are left in silence. In comes the Weinstein Company, on the highest of horses, to bring the world a documentary that declares “it’s time to take a stand” as its tagline. Unfortunately, “Bully” does not even come close to offering a realistic look at bullying in the U.S.
