Moneyball Review

By: Bryan Montgomery
Rating: 9 out of 10

In 2002, Billy Beane and the Oakland A’s defied baseball by winning 20 straight games, winning the American League West after stumbling out of the gate.  In 2003, Michael Lewis wrote Moneyball, which described how Beane used an unorthodox method to piece together a competitive team with a low payroll.  In the film adaptation of this book, Brad Pitt stars as Beane in one of the best sports movies of the last 20 years.   Moneyball mixes in humor, heart, and the love of the game into one great spectacle that both fans and non-fans will enjoy.

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September 28, 2011
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The Lion King 3D Review #2

By: Lawrence Foster
Rating: 9.5 out of 10

The best things come in pairs. NFL doubleheaders on Sunday. Any type of meat, or food really, wrapped in bacon.

This week’s movie review is the same, minus the bacon, sadly.

Like normal there will be an overview of a film, in this case The Lion King 3D, but the bonus is a call to production companies and movie studios to start bringing back classic movies for limited runs.
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September 28, 2011
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Top Ten Disney Films from 1990 to the Present

By: Emily Kellas

With the re-release of The Lion King in theaters using the 3D format, it got us here at Reel 2 Reality thinking about the best Disney films from our childhood to the present. As a child of the 90′s I’m fairly partial to those films that bring me back to my living room floor, a sippy cup, and a baggie of pretzels. With that said, some new films make the list for reminding me that you are never to old to be a kid! So check out my list of the Top Ten Disney Films from 1990 to the present day… I dare you not sing along to at least one song!

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September 26, 2011
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Retro Review: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

By: Emily Kellas

Rating: 8.75 out of 10

 

“Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once and a while, you could miss it.” Sure It frequents every high school yearbook, every year, but it doesn’t make it any less true! Ferris Bueller’s Day Off supplies movie-goer’s with that gem among so many others. The films humor and insight travels far beyond 1986. Directed by teen soothsayer John Hughes, the film stars the talents of Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Mia Sara. Not to mention supporting roles for Jennifer Grey, and Charlie Sheen. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off gave every teenager and beyond an excuse to take a personal day in order to live life to the fullest.

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September 22, 2011
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The Lion King (3D) Review

Rating: 10 out of 10

By: Emily Kellas

Without fail every time the sun rises over the lush African safari and the chorus strikes up, chills run down my spine, and awe crosses my face. The Lion King, originally released in 1994, was re-released in theaters this weekend in 3D. I’ll admit my skepticism about the technology and the way it would affect this beloved film, but to my surprise it truly made for a thrilling theater experience. Sitting in that creaky chair staring up at the screen, it felt as if I had never grown up, as if I had remained four years old for the last 17 years. Directed by Roger Allers, and Rob Minkoff the film is voiced by the talents of Matthew Broderick, Jonathon Taylor Thomas, Jeremy Irons, and James Earl Jones. As this re-release proves a good movie remains good and becomes phenomenal as time pushes forward and new generations of movie-goers fall in love with it all over again.

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September 19, 2011
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Retro Review: The Seven Year Itch

By: Emily Kellas

Rating: 8 out of 10

You’ve seen the famous photo, Marilyn Monroe attempts to exercise some restraint as she pushes down her upblown white dress whilst atop a New York City subway grate. But it is the film behind that infamous publicity still that you may not have seen. The Seven Year Itch is a wonderfully funny look into what happens when ego and reality come together for one delusional NYC husband. Starring Tom Ewell and Marilyn Monroe, directed by Bill Wilder, this 1955 classic film helped to cement both the legend and sex appeal of Ms. Monroe while providing a fantastic film.

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September 15, 2011
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Retro Review: Psycho

By: Emily Kellas

Rating: 10 out of 10

Mommy issues are one thing but Alfred Hitchcock takes it to an entirely different level with his classic 1963 thriller, Psycho. Psycho is perhaps Hitchcock’s most widely known, and popular film within his extensive catalogue, and rightfully so. Psycho changed the course of the American thriller, while simultaneously cementing Hitchcock’s already illustrious legend. Catapulting the talents of Anthony Perkins, and Janet Leigh this classic is just as frightening today as it was during it’s mysterious, and publicity filled premiere.

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September 1, 2011
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