Movies

Campus Review: Going the Distance

SPTV film critics Brittney Wacholz and Cory Charlton sit down to discuss their thoughts on the recent release Going the Distance.

By sptvweb | September 12, 2010

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Valley native Emma Stone making steps in acting career

The State Press talks with Valley native Emma Stone, star of the upcoming movie “Easy A.”

By Nick Spake | September 9, 2010

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Director of ‘The Tillman Story’ discusses documentary

Director of “The Tillman Story” aims to enlighten public on controversial story with documentary

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | September 8, 2010

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Supporting cast ‘goes the distance’ in Burstein film

When the least exciting part of a film is the plot and lead actors, does that mean it’s a bad film?

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | September 3, 2010

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Post prison, rapper T.I. plans to shift career toward acting

On the brink of releasing his seventh album and the opening of his new movie, rapper T.I. focuses on a future that includes a focus on films.

By Dante Graves | August 25, 2010

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'The Switch' wins viewers over with charm, warmth

“The Switch” is no less predictable than other recent romantic comedies.

By Nick Spake | August 23, 2010

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TV makes up for lack-luster summer movies

Summer movies fell flat this year, but it wasn’t all bad. The couch was the place to be. From the World Cup, to network television to cable, what the silver screen lacked, the flat screen made up for.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | August 22, 2010

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'The Other Guys' offers funniest moments of year in buddy cop movie

"The Other Guys” is a buddy cop comedy that works due to the chemistry of its leads and some hilariously written dialogue.

By Nick Spake | August 22, 2010

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Recognition deserved for genuine, honest 'Winter's Bone'

Debra Granik’s “Winter’s Bone” is one of the most genuine movies of recent memory.

By Nick Spake | August 10, 2010

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Carell's 'Schmucks' doesn't tickle the funny bone

Perhaps my funny bone is broken, but I just didn’t laugh at much of “Dinner for Schmucks.”

By Nick Spake | August 5, 2010

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State Press sits down with cast of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” is based on the celebrated graphic novel series. The cast consists of Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin and Brandon Routh.

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

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Michael Cera enters the zero logic, graphic novel world of 'Scott Pilgrim'

The film has no logic and makes no attempt to have any logic. So why should I attempt to find logic in it?

By Nick Spake | July 30, 2010

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Nolan dreams an original masterpiece with 'Inception'

Through “Memento” he crafted an unforgettable thriller of ingenious narrative. In his two “Batman” films he redefined the superhero genre by bringing a comic book figure into the real world.

By Nick Spake | July 25, 2010

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Audiences will eat up 'Salt,' then ask for seconds

“Salt” is full of on-edge moments, and the audience contemplates how Jolie’s character will break free. When Salt finally devises a way out, she doesn’t disappoint.

By Nick Spake | July 23, 2010

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'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' excites youngsters, bores adults

If you have young children they’ll probably dig “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” as much as they did “G-Force.” For older audiences though, the film is a bit of a bore.

By Nick Spake | July 12, 2010

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Steve Carell makes one heroic villain in 'Despicable Me'

While most diabolical geniuses set out to commit mass murder and world domination, the baddies in this movie consider stealing a Great Pyramid to be the most malicious of acts.

By Nick Spake | July 11, 2010

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An indie comedy that's almost 'All Right'

“The Kids Are All Right” comes fully equipped with sketchy opening credits, a hipster soundtrack, a quirky screenplay, kids with peculiar names like Joni and Laser, and two lesbian moms.

By Nick Spake | July 5, 2010

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'Eclipse' better than first two films but lacks creativity

Pattinson continues to sleepwalk through his role, making Hayden Christian look like a young Marlon Brando, while Stewart is confined to playing a needy and feeble heroine.

By Nick Spake | June 29, 2010

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Q&A with Justin Chon from 'Twilight'

The State Press recently sat down with Justin Chon, who plays Eric Yorkie in the “Twilight” movies, while he helped himself to a plate of macaroni.

By Nick Spake | June 27, 2010

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'Hex' brands itself unmemorable, dumb

Batman, Superman, Iron Man and Spider-Man reign supreme at the top of the comic hero list. Jonah Hex on the other hand, is more toward the bottom with Ghost Rider, Constantine and the Hulk.

By Nick Spake | June 20, 2010

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