By Brian Hall A year ago, who would’ve ever thought, “I wonder what a 3D kid’s film from Martin Scorsese would look like?” This week we got another glimpse at just that as the second trailer for “Hugo” was released. Scorsese’s kinetic camera work is noticeably on display, especially in the opening shots, and while [...]
By Sandra Kraisirideja Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, has delicate features and smoky eyes that fade between hazel and green depending on how the light hits them. Her appearance is a cross between Vera Farmiga and Maggie Gyllenhaal and she’s got the acting skills to match. As the star of [...]
By Brian Hall The world of “The Rum Diary” is so nuanced and alive it’s palpable. It’s depiction of 1960′s Puerto Rico is sweaty, exotic and just slightly larger than life. It’s also dingy, dilapidated and dangerous. These skillfully captured attributes, along with its hodgepodge, anecdotal storytelling make watching the film feel less like a [...]
