Film
Brianne Johnson: Films are not media-savvy enough
BY BRIANNE JOHNSON
Film is one of the few art forms and media industries that has yet to conform to, or adapt to, the very strategies — from real-time fan interaction to the Plato’s Closet commercials that serve as opportunities to race to the nearest fridge — that keep me awake.
'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.
Conventional 'Part II' fails to revive spiritual, psychological conflict
- CBS
BY SEAN CZARNECKI
“The Last Exorcism Part II” deprives the formula of the clever turns that gave its predecessor a dash of verisimilitude. And still, convention is not its problem.
James Franco and director Sam Raimi discuss 'Oz' past and present
- Disney
BY CARLY KEYES
What’s the story behind this eccentric land of toxic Poppies, flying monkeys, many munchkins and witches — both good and green? Who really is that man behind the curtain?
Notebook: 'Bully' a moving reminder to take a stand
- Weinstein
BY AKSHAY SETH
“Bully” shines a much needed spotlight on the crumbling school disciplinary systems and weakening family dynamics intended to nip these problems in the bud.
Oscars struggle to re-invent themselves once again
BY ADITI MISHRA
The phrase that springs to mind when thinking about this year’s Oscars is: “Trying too hard.” To which I’d like to add: “and failing.”
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.”
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