It Really Is An Inconvenient Truth

Today, for the first time, I saw An Inconvenient Truth, which is a documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the world more aware of global warming. It is probably the best documentary I've ever seen. I am not someone who is interested in politics...as a matter of fact I hate politics and politicians and find no need to talk about them...but An Inconvenient Truth was so powerful that it really got me thinking. Not only do I fully support Al Gore and his campaign for global warming awareness, but now I actually want to help out in preventing it. To do my part for the environment.
It is clearly stated that the government wants to convince us that global warming is a theory, but really it is something happening right now that is a serious problem for not only the U.S., but the entire Earth and something needs to be done. The U.S. is the main problem and is doing the least to make up for it. If you care about the world that you live in, or your children will live in, then you should do something. I'm not an activist...just someone who wants to get the word out to others and I recommend that you see this film ASAP so you too can "do your part."

For more information or to see how you can help go to StopGlobalWarming.org

Spidey's Additional Footage

Today, Spider-Man 2.1 was released on DVD by Sony into stores everywhere. Spider-Man 2.1 is an extended version of the original Spider-Man 2. It includes 8 minutes of additional footage, improved audio and video and of course a trailer for Spider-Man 3, which is set to come out May 4th. The DVD is approximately $20.

My Blogging Experience

Keeping a blog for the first time this semester has been an awesome experience that has really helped me improve as a writer and I feel I have finally become passionate about being a journalism major. More than ever, I'm motivated to pursue my dream to become a film critic. At first, I had no clue what a blog even was. Was it a journal? Was it a profession? I didn't quite know, but now I know that you can make it your own and do whatever works for you. When I found out in class that we were able to chose our own topic for our blogs, I immediately thought film, that is totally my niche. I had no clue how to start, but eventually I had so much to write, and so much to say, and even though this was a requirement for my class, I actually looked forward to writing on it every day. When people started commenting it was so exciting to know that people were reading my stuff (thanks to those who commented, your awesome), and it made me want to post even more. I feel that I have mastered the art of blogging. I figured out how to organize, post, edit, and even use youtube on my blog. Friends and family have just been impressed with my work (my mom reads it religiously) and are very supportive, which is awesome, and every time someone says something to me about my blog I'm extremely flattered. I plan on continuing my blog after this semester's classes are over. Yay...a new hobby!

Disturbia

I can tell you right now, that if you are looking to get scared, Disturbia is the movie for you. It is the first movie that has made me scream out loud since The Ring. While I only screamed once, the rest of the girls in the theater were screaming throughout the movie...again, something I haven't seen since the scene in The Ring where Samara freaks us all out by climbing out of the television. Still gives me goosebumps!
Often when I go to see thrillers, the strong point is the shock value and gore, and the weak point is the acting. However, in Disturbia, the acting was fantastic. Shia LaBeouf proves to be a promising newcomer, Aaorn Yoo makes a great addition as the comic relief, and David Morse is creepy as hell as the serial killer next door.
Disturbia has a fast moving plot which keeps your eyes glued to the screen, and at the same time makes you want to close or cover them, or maybe hold hands with the person next to you. Worried that it would be a rip off of Rear Window, the film has quite a different style and tone to it...this isn't a bad thing. Of course nothing can really rival Hitchcock's Rear Window, but that doesn't discredit Disturbia, which proves to be an awesome thriller and one of the better films to come out this year.

Grade: B

Pirates of the Caribbean 3 - At World's End Trailer

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End trailer. Set to come out May 25th.

Northeastern's Springfest 007

This Sunday, April 15th, as an event of this year's Springfest 007, CUP will be hosting a Bond Movie Night at afterHours on Northeastern's campus. This event will begin at 5pm and will feature two Bond films, old and new...Goldfinger and Casino Royale for free.

Where Do They Go From Here...?

After finishing up "Grindhouse," a film that was hot with the critics but cold in the box office and is now in danger of being split into two films by the Weinsteins, what are Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's future plans?
Tarantino's next project is "Inglorious Bastards," which he will write and direct. It is about a band of U.S. soldiers who are facing certain death by firing squad for their misdeeds are given a chance to save themselves by heading into the perilous no-man's lands of Nazi-occupied France on a suicide mission for the Allies. QT had indicated that this may be a follow-up to "Grindhouse." So far Michael Madsen and Tim Roth are signed on and the film is set to be released sometime in 2008.
Rodriguez is starting pre-production soon for his next project, "Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For," where he will again be teaming up with Frank Miller for a second addition. Rodriguez will also be working on "Sin City 3: Hell and Back" (possible title). There is talk that Johnny Depp and Antonio Banderas will probably be signing on for "Sin City 3," with Depp as the main character Wallace, and Banderas possibly playing a hunchback, oddly enough on his request.

For more info on RR.
For more info on QT.


If you don't want "Grindhouse" to be split into two films, get your butt out of bed and over to the theaters to support the double feature.

Darfur Diaries

This Wednesday, April 11th, from 7 - 8pm at Northeastern University, in room 168 Snell Engineering, NUSTAND invites you to a free screening of the groundbreaking documentary "Darfur Diaries: Message From Home."
Three independent filmmakers were outraged that the media turned a blind eye to the genocide in Darfur. So they went with a camera to make the world understand. This is their story.
This event is free and open to the public as well as NU students. There will also be free pizza and refreshments.

Kumar Goes to Northeastern

Kal Penn, best known for his roles in "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" and more recently "The Namesake," will be speaking at Northeastern on Thursday, April 12 at 9pm at the Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Tickets are limited to two per person with NU ID. To reserve tickets, send an email to AsianAm@neu.edu. For more information go here.

Another Advanced Screening

Tonight at the Regal Fenway Theatre 13, there will be an advanced screening of Robert Rodriguez's and Quentin Tarantino's "Grindhouse" at 10pm.

For details about the film go here.