Stories by Conrad Foreman
'This Is The End' hilariously combines apocalyptic thrills, stoner humor
- Columbia Pictures
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“This is the End,” the product of longtime writing partners Seth Rogen (“Pineapple Express”) and Evan Goldberg (“Superbad”), hit theaters this week and it did so with the force of the coming apocalypse.
Jackie Robinson biopic '42' knocks one out of the park
- Warner Bros
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“42” tells an inspirational story that should never be forgotten. And given that Major League Baseball currently has its lowest percentage of black players since the Eisenhower administration, it’s a story that’s just as relevant as ever.
Korine, Benson discuss controversy surrounding edgy 'Spring Breakers'
- A24
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
If you’re at all aware of the film “Spring Breakers,” written and directed by Harmony Korine (“Trash Humpers”), then you’ve probably heard those words at least a dozen times in its trailers and promotional videos.
Flat jokes, inconsistent plot hold back family-friendly 'Croods'
- 20th Century Fox
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“The Croods” is a well animated film that will please younger audiences all over. Unfortunately, it’s not one that will stand up to the test of more seasoned movie-watchers, due to a lack of humor and plot inconsistencies.
Comedic potential of cast vanishes in uninspired 'Burt Wonderstone'
- New Line
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” has a cast featuring some major players in the world of comedic film, but isn’t able to capitalize on the wealth of talent.
'Dead Man' can't overcome lackluster script
- FilmDistrict
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“Dead Man Down” is entertaining and enjoyable. The director and actors all play their parts admirably, but the script doesn’t allow the story to achieve its full potential.
State Midnight Preview: 'Wayne's World' and sequel to feature in midnight doubleheader at the State
- Paramount
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
Daily Arts Writer Conrad Foreman sat down with Facility and Programming Manager Brian Hunter of Ann Arbor’s State Theater to discuss the upcoming midnight screening of “Wayne’s World” and “Wayne’s World 2.”
'Identity Thief' steals 110 minutes of your time
- Universal
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
What you get with “Identity Thief” is a comedy attempting (and failing) to capitalize on the consistently great performances of Jason Bateman and the rising star of Melissa McCarthy.
Pacino, Walken and Arkin 'Stand Up' to the test
- Lionsgate
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
Pacino. Walken. Arkin. Could you ask for a better trio? “Stand Up Guys” features these three Academy Award-winning actors in the twilight of their careers, teaming up for an hour-and-a-half of actorial awesomeness.
Notebook: Jamie Foxx turns in one exceptional performance
- Weinstein
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
As good as I believe his performance was, Christoph Waltz deservedly received the nomination instead. Not to mention that Leo’s snub wasn't the biggest to come out of “Django”: It is a crime that Jamie Foxx isn’t nominated for Best Actor.
