Most students went back to school this week, and as a teacher, I'm definitely spending this weekend recovering from week one with my students. As a celebration of school starting again, I have three picks for you that are all school related!
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015
Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks
It's almost August, but the heat is on here in Dallas. It's tough to go outside to do anything unless you have a pool to lounge by. So, if you've been huddled inside with the AC blasting, here are some titles for you to enjoy!
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Fantastic Fest 2015 Announces First Wave of Films!
It's about to be that time of year again. That wonderful time where movie nerds flock to Austin to gorge on a feast of genre films. It's THE festival you want to go to if you love film, plus it's located at one of the best theatres in existence, The Alamo Drafthouse. Clearly, it's one of our favorites.
So today, Fantastic Fest announced its first wave of films, including a world premiere for its closing night film. There's already so many great films listed, and this is just the first announcement. Plus, there's going to be a retrospective of Turkish Genre Cinema. Now you can't get that anywhere else except Fantastic Fest.
Enjoy the list!
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
2015 Fantasia International Film Festival Review: RAIDERS! THE STORY OF THE GREATEST FAN FILM EVER MADE- Jonesy's Take
Friday, July 24, 2015
PAPER TOWNS Review- Jonesy's Take
Director: Jack Schreier
Writers: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber
Starring: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Halston Sage, Austin Abrams, and Justice Smith
This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com
Friday, July 10, 2015
Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks
And we're back to our regularly scheduled Netflix Instant column. I have a couple of gems for you this week. One film I loved when I watched it in college, and two I've been excited about since last year and are finally streaming to watch!
Check them out after the break
MINIONS Review- Jonesy's Take
Director: Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin
Writer: Brian Lynch
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Geoffrey Rush, and Pierre Coffin.
This review original ran on CentralTrack.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Best Movies of 2015, So Far- Javi and Jonesy's Take
It's been a great year of movies so far. So when we were putting together our lists, it was tough to cut it down to just five. Not only have there been some great films released by major studios, but this has also been a great year for independent films as well. You'll see a mix on our lists, and these films definitely make us excited for later half of 2015.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
THE OVERNIGHT Review- Jonesy's Take
The Overnight
Director: Patrick Brice
Writer: Patrick Brice
Actors: Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman, and Judith Godreche
Friday, June 19, 2015
Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks
Well if you're already finished with the third season of Orange is the New Black, I have some recommendations for you for this weekend. It's a mixed bag of classic, drama, and, of course, a documentary. If the humid air is keeping you inside this weekend, check these out!
INSIDE OUT Review- Jonesy's Take
Director: Pete Doctor
Writers: Pete Doctor, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley
Actors: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Mandy Kaling, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kaitlyn Dias
This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com
Thursday, June 4, 2015
DOOMSDAYS Review- Jonesy's Take
Directed by Eddie Mullins
Written by Eddie Mullins
Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Rice, Brian Charles Johnson, and Laura Campbell
Synopsis: A pair of drifters make their way from vacation house to vacation house and pick up two other like-minded people along the way.
DOOMSDAYS is available on VOD June 5th.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks
It's quite the monsoon down here in Texas. It's almost June, and summer seems like it's never coming. So, if you're like us and you're trapped in your house because of flash floods, here are some great picks for you to enjoy and binge on.
This is a Netflix documentary series that goes behind famous chef's and their kitchens from around the globe. All the kitchens are one of the top restaurants in the world, and each episode explores not only their food, but the chef's inspiration and how they became who they are. A great watch for any foodie.
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
One of Tarantino's greatest films is now at our bloody fingertips. Even if you feel the film is a little long, there's so much to appreciate and love. From Christof Waltz's terrifying performance to the bar scene, which is one of the best written scenes in recent memory, makes this film rewatchable.
NO NO: A DOCKUMENTARY
I saw this last year at DIFF and was fascinated by the story of Dock Ellis and his famous no-hitter game. Oh yes, and he pitched it while high on LSD, or so the story goes. It's a great film not only for sports fans, but for anyone who enjoys great storytelling.
One of Tarantino's greatest films is now at our bloody fingertips. Even if you feel the film is a little long, there's so much to appreciate and love. From Christof Waltz's terrifying performance to the bar scene, which is one of the best written scenes in recent memory, makes this film rewatchable.
I saw this last year at DIFF and was fascinated by the story of Dock Ellis and his famous no-hitter game. Oh yes, and he pitched it while high on LSD, or so the story goes. It's a great film not only for sports fans, but for anyone who enjoys great storytelling.
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Friday, May 22, 2015
GOOD KILL Review- Jonesy's Take
Director: Andrew Niccol
Writer: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Bruce Greenwood, and Zoe Kravitz
Synopsis: A drone pilot struggles with the morality of war.
This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
PITCH PERFECT 2 Review- Jonesy's Take
Director: Elizabeth Banks
Writer: Kay Cannon
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam DeVine, Skylar Astin, Keegan-Michael Kay, and Elizabeth Banks
This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com
Friday, May 1, 2015
Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks
So there's a small little movie coming out this weekend, maybe you've heard of it, THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. If battling movie crowds isn't your cup of tea, here are some great picks for you to watch this weekend.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
DIFF 2015 Review: NOWITZSKI: THE PERFECT SHOT- Jonesy's Take
NOWITZSKI: THE PERFECT SHOT
Directed by Sebastian Dehnhardt
Synopsis: A look at the Mavericks power forward and his relationship with his basketball mentor.
This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
DIFF 2015 Review- THE WOLFPACK- Jonesy's Take
THE WOLFPACK
Directed by Crystal Moselle
Starring: Bhagavan Angulo, Govinda Angulo, Jagadisa Angulo, Krsna Angulo, Mukunda Angulo, and Narayana Angulo.
Synopsis: A documentary following a family in the Lower East Side.
Monday, April 13, 2015
DIFF 2015 Review- THE LOOK OF SILENCE- Jonesy's Take
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THE LOOK OF SILENCE
Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer
Synopsis: A brother of a victim of the military overtake of Indonesia is on a quest to confront his brother's murders.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
DIFF 2015 Review- THIS ISN'T FUNNY
THIS ISN'T FUNNY
Directed by Paul Ashton
Written by Paul Ashton and Katie Page
Starring: Katie Page, Paul Ashton, Edi Gathegi, Anthony LaPaglia, Mimi Rogers, and David Pasquesi
Synopsis: Two young adults attempt to make a relationship work amidst their troubled lives.
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