In the somewhat near future, cloning and invitro fertilization techniques have allowed the human race to determine what personality traits are acceptable and select them at will. Those with the preferred traits are allowed to live in the cities, which are shielded from the harmful rays of the sun. ThoseContinue Reading
Carter Duryea (Topher Grace), at first glance, seems to be one of those annoying, soulless yuppies who seem to exist solely to sleaze their way up the corporate ladder. When the company he works for buys out a publishing firm, he’s promoted to the position of advertising sales manager atContinue Reading
Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) is a man who’s let his bad experiences with women at a young age keep him from ever having intimate relations with them. Living alone in his apartment, surrounded by video games and collectible action figures, Andy spends his nights painting war figurines and singing karaokeContinue Reading
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a twenty-nine year old man with no direction in his life. His daily routine includes working at an electronics store and then spending time at the bar with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), and his friend (and flatmate), Ed (Nick Frost). Worried that her relationship withContinue Reading
When Sophie and Julien first meet, they begin a game that links them through their childhood and into their adult lives. The game becomes so important to them that it subverts their attempts at becoming “regular” people, living by the “rules” and fitting in to society’s constantly reinforced norms. TheContinue Reading
Jennifer Garner’s newest film, 13 Going on 30, cements her as one of Hollywood’s brightest new stars. She possesses an enthusiasm for performing that’s engaging without ever coming off as fake or calculated. While the movie isn’t going to win any awards for originality or innovation, it’s a sweet andContinue Reading
After his performance in 2002’s Punch Drunk Love, it’s hard to accept Adam Sandler as just a goofy guy with an overactive temper anymore. Now we know he’s capable of some depth and range. Not a lot, mind you, but at least more than he ever showed before that P.Continue Reading