Sex. It’s an activity integral to our social culture which is much more than rarely discussed. For many college students, having sex is a top priority. But for the protagonist of the provocative new film Shame, addiction turns sex into an agonizing and bleak exercise.
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War Horse
(Dec. 25)
Academy Awards committees love three things: war movies, uplifting stories about unlikely heroes and Steven Spielberg. War Horse combines all three elements into a surefire awards hit. The story follows a horse named Joey who is separated from his young owner to join the cavalry in World War I. Make sure to bring tissues if you are one of those people who cry uncontrollably whenever an animal even looks sad.
The Artist
(Late December)
The film is a loving ode to the silent era of film as it follows the rise and fall of movie stars with the introduction of sound in the late 1920s. There is virtually no dialogue, only a wonderful score that accompanies the movie. It is both hilarious and charming, the perfect holiday treat. For a full review, see the Oct. 20 edition of The Lamron.
The Girl With the
Dragon Tattoo
(Dec. 21)
What do you get when you combine the director of The Social Network, the screenwriter of Schindler's List and star of the new James Bond movies? The American version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
Many have been skeptical of the film since Swedish versions of the extremely popular Millennium trilogy came out only a few years ago. The reputations of those involved, however, are too great to ignore. With a breakout performance by Rooney Mara and the National Board of Review naming it one of the 10 best films of the year, this is not a film to miss.
Shame
(Dec. 2)
What's something you would rather be doing than reading this article? The protagonist of Shame, along with 80 percent of the population, would probably answer "having sex."
Rising star Michael Fassbender plays Brandon, a successful businessman who also happens to be a sex addict. Shame is a highly artistic film that chronicles a man slowly ruining his life. Fassbender gives a gritty, raw and naked performance, both literally and figuratively. If the thought of a nude Fassbender excites you then this is the movie for you; however, make sure to have ID on-hand, as this is a rare awards contender with an NC-17 rating.
Young Adult
(Dec. 9)
Film Review: Hugo is a vibrant love letter to classic film that children, adults can enjoy
Many movies are marketed as "family films" because they appeal to all audiences, yet this usually means completely enthralled children and adults bored out of their minds. Martin Scorsese's new movie Hugo, however, is the rare family film that may actually enchant the adults more than their children.
Read MoreFilm Review: Elizabeth Olsen entrances in chilling drama Martha Marcy May Marlene
Sometimes a film is so effective at creating tension and suspense that the viewing experience becomes physically uncomfortable. The daring new film Martha Marcy May Marlene does just that. It's so intensely gripping theaters should offer Xanax and counseling to their patrons as they leave.
Read MoreFilm Review: Melancholia explores depression as world ends
An author writes what he knows. This definitely rings true for writer/director Lars von Trier, whose new film Melancholia deals with the personal issue of depression.
Read MoreMovie Review: The Descendants
Most people think of Hawaii as a tropical paradise where they can go to escape their problems and enjoy the weather, but Matt King (played by George Clooney) begs to differ in the upcoming film The Descendants.
Read MoreFilm Review: The Artist charms audiences at the New York Film Festival
On Friday Oct. 14, The Artist was screened at the New York Film Festival. Almost all of the film's stars attended the show, along with writer/director Michel Hazanavicius. The theater had a small red carpet around which photographers were eager to take pictures of the actors.
Read MoreUniversity of Rochester hosts Janelle Monae
On Oct. 1, up-and-coming musician Janelle Monáe brought an exuberant musical celebration to the University of Rochester as part of the Campus Consciousness Tour, which promoted being green and environmentally friendly to college campuses.
Read MoreThe Little Theatre premieres Kevin Smith's Red State
The Little Theatre in Rochester tends to be a quiet place on Sunday evenings, but on Sept. 25 one of its screens was anything but. For one show only, the theater presented Kevin Smith’s new film, Red State.
Read MoreACE Film Fest explores cultural diversity
On Saturday Sept. 17, Newton Hall hosted the annual Geneseo Alliance for Community Enrichment film festival, a group of film showings promoting cultural diversity.
Read MoreFilm Review: Contagion offers a chilling glimpse into the world of disease
Last semester, my professor told me something disturbing. In the class Disease and the Developing World, we were talking about infectious diseases. My professor explained to us the potential of a virus crossing over from an animal to a human and the possible devastation it could cause.
Read MoreThe best of the fall pilot season
September ushers in not only the start of fall, but also the beginning of pilot season. No, it's not a period of time that celebrates aircraft operators, but actually when television networks begin airing the new TV shows set to replace shows that ended or were canceled.
Read MoreBook Review: Tina Fey exudes charm, comedy throughout Bossypants
Since she started sitting behind the famed desk of the Weekend Update on "Saturday Night Live," Tina Fey has been a household name. She became the first female head writer at "SNL," and her sitcom "30 Rock" has won numerous Emmys.
Read MoreMiniseries Review: Mildred Pierce displays actorial temperament
Mildred Pierce, the modern adaptation of James Cain's novel about the rise and fall of a woman during the Great Depression, is HBO's newest miniseries.
Read MoreFilm Review: Sucker Punch
Advertisements for Sucker Punch lead audiences to believe that they are about to get "sucker punched" by a visually enthralling action/fantasy film.
Read MoreFilm Review: The Adjustment Bureau's surprising chemistry cements sci-fi romance
Do humans really have free will, or do men in fedoras control our fate? This is the question The Adjustment Bureau presents to its audience.
Read MoreFilm Review: Grave of the Fireflies a must-see anti-war animated film
The Japanese animation film studio Studio Ghibli was founded in Koganei, Japan in 1985. The studio has released such classics as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, the last of which remains the only hand-drawn foreign film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Read MoreFilm Review: I Am Number Four is far from number one with viewers
I Am Number Four, a sci-fi thriller about a teenager with extraordinary abilities, is cringe-worthy and predictable. The film's recycled plot may be attractive to a specific demographic, but abysmal special effects and an uncreative execution make it difficult to sit through.
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