Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

The LXD: The Uprising Begins, 2010, Dance/ Action?Plot: 2 arch enemies have a dancing showdown. Thoughts: This movie was little more than an excuse for LXD to show off their dance moves on the Silver Screen. The dancing and cinematography were great, but I watch movies for story…which this had little of. If you’re aContinue reading “The LXD: The Uprising Begins”

Ingredients, 2009, DocumentaryPlot: A look at the organic food industry in the US. Thoughts: I love film and I love food (organic especially), but this documentary was pretty poorly done. It was a boring look at a very interesting subject, as we’re in the heat of a revolution within the food industry. It is difficult to hateContinue reading “Ingredients”

College Inc., 2010, DocumentaryPlot: A look at how for-profit colleges are scamming their students out of thousands of dollars. Thoughts: This was a decent documentary that really covered exactly what all of these schools are doing to many of their own students. It is said that education has to come at such a high priceContinue reading “College Inc.”

Tangled, 2010, ComedyPlot: A re-imagining of the classic Rapunzel story. Thoughts: This was like the movie that Disney forgot. It seemed like it was made by combining every other Disney Animated movie. The animation was beautiful and the hair was rendered flawlessly. The story was alright but the songs were half done and the voice acting was mediocre atbest.Continue reading “Tangled”

Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 2011, Sci-Fi Plot: After being treated with a virus that gives them super-intelligence, the great apes revolt against their abusers and are led by a chimpanzee named Caesar. Thoughts: Prequels are often very difficult to make and be successful (just ask George Lucas), but this one was doneContinue reading “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

Freakonomics, 2010, Documentary Plot: Based on a book written by a journalist and an economist, this film is comprised of several short documentaries and excerpts that cover each of the books chapters. Thoughts: The material was presented in a very unique way and was still thought-provoking and interesting. They delve into the world of sumo wrestlingContinue reading “Freakonomics”

American Serengeti, 2010, DocumentaryPlot: A look at America’s wild animals that have been close to coming extinct. Thoughts: A documentary full of stunning imagery and interesting factoids. I am one who doubts the coolness of American wildlife (we don’t have gorillas, lions, tigers, etc.) but this gave me more pride about our homegrown animals. ItContinue reading “American Serengeti”

How Does the Brain Work?, 2011, Documentary Plot: A look at how the brain works, basically. Thoughts: This documentary explored the way the brain functions by looking at how magic confuses it to how memory erasing. There isn’t too much to say since it was self explanatory, but the fact about the scientist who found aContinue reading “How Does the Brain Work?”

Where Do We Come From?, 2011, DocumentaryPlot: A look at the scientific perspective of how humans (as well as the universe) came into existence. Thoughts: Not PBS’s best effort but it was still intriguing to see how all of these factors play into the formation of various species of humans. I liked it but feltContinue reading “Where Do We Come From?”

Rango, 2011, Western/Family Plot: A per lizard is stranded in the middle of a desert. He uses this opportunity to make a name for himself as he becomes sheriff of a small town and seeks to end their drought problems. Thoughts: This movie did an excellent job of making its viewers desirous of the liquidContinue reading “Rango”