Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

Treacherous Beauties, 1994, RomancePlot: Another film based on the Harlequin novels, this movie follows a Pulitzer Prize winning woman to Devil’s Gorge when she finds out that her brother has been killed and foul play may be involved. Thoughts: This is one of the more sentimental Harlequins because it was the first one I watchedContinue reading “Treacherous Beauties”

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, 2009, ComedyPlot: A group of aliens scam the entire Earth population out of their own planet and Planet Express has to solve the problem. Thoughts: Another solid Futurama film excites me. The creators are consistently creative and never talk down to their audience (which is done way too much theseContinue reading “Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder”

The Pluto Files, 2011, DocumentaryPlot: Neil DeGrasse Tyson seeks to explain his role in the removal of Pluto from “planet status”. Thoughts: This was hard to watch because I really want Pluto to be a planet, but alas Dr. Tyson has a point in saying that it isn’t. I feel bad for the founder ofContinue reading “The Pluto Files”

Bowling for Columbine, 2002, DocumentaryPlot: Michael Moore looks at the social and political atmosphere surrounding the massacre at Columbine High School as well as examining the lax gun control laws in the United States. Thoughts: This was a powerful documentary and really got me thinking about how gun control is hardly controlled at all. AsContinue reading “Bowling for Columbine”

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, 2010, ActionPlot: Based on the video game of the same name, this movie follows Dastan as he tries to prevent the deaths of his closest friends and family members using the sands of time. Thoughts: It was pretty annoying that Gyllenhaal had the wrong English accent the entire movie,Continue reading “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”

The Last Airbender, 2010, ActionPlot: This follows Book 1 of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon “Avatar: The Last Airbender” about a young child who is destined to save the world by learning various forms of karate and controlling the four elements. Thoughts: I went into this movie thinking that it would suck and came out very surprised thatContinue reading “The Last Airbender”

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam, 2010, ActionPlot: The story of how DC’s Captain Marvel gained his powers and has to fight alongside Superman to defeat Black Adam. Thoughts: Great animation, though this was only about a 26 minute short since it was part of a series of comic book- based heroes, this was a solidlyContinue reading “Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam”

Scarface, 1983, DramaPlot: The rise and fall of cocaine- addicted drug-lord Tony Montana. Thoughts: A great movie that really captures the joys and pains of living a life of crime. Pacino really does it with his trademark “crazy eyes” and the strange choices of cuts and music make this movie very creepy. At times you even thinkContinue reading “Scarface”

The Science of Sex Appeal, 2009, DocumentaryPlot: A look at the scientific aspects of sex appeal. Thoughts: Interesting documentary that really broke down this elaborate science. Not much more to say other than that ;). 3.4/5

The Godfather Part II, 1974, Drama Plot: The second installment of this film franchise parallels the rise of a young Vito Corleone from immigrant to crime lord with the continual fall of Michael Corleone to a life of crime and brutality. Thoughts: My favorite movie of all time that plays the sad song of aContinue reading “The Godfather Part II”