Easy A, Comedy, 2010Plot: A high school girl pretends to have sex with one of her classmates as a favor to him but the rumor spreads around school and she develops a negative image around the campus and community. Thoughts: This was a pretty good movie, it was nice to have a break from the onslaughtContinue reading “Easy A”
Author Archives: Brandon Alexander
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Brown, Drama, 1997Plot: After the death of her husband, Queen Victoria becomes depressed and rarely leaves the house. Manservant John Brown is called in to assist her and the two end up having a very strong friendship that seems to transcend their lifetime. Thoughts: This film was full of fantastic acting and direction. TheContinue reading “Mrs. Brown”
The Town
The Town, Thriller, 2010Plot: 4 bank robbers from the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston (which, according to the beginning credits, has produced more bank robbers than the entire world). The lead bank robber falls in love with a woman they held hostage and the FBI is right on their tails as they make one last heistContinue reading “The Town”
Wedding Crashers
Wedding Crashers, 2005, ComedyPlot: Two best friends who attend random weddings for the sake of meeting and having one night stands with women take one wedding crash too far after one of them falls in love with a young lady. Thoughts: This is one of my favorite comedies thanks to the acting and improv talents ofContinue reading “Wedding Crashers”
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman, 2008, ActionPlot: This movie is based on the origin story of DC’s first lady Wonder Woman as she battles against the likes of Ares. Thoughts: This was a good animated feature. DC animation has yet to disappoint me. It had a great cast and a story that both inroduces and still remains relevant/ good. There wasContinue reading “Wonder Woman”
Broken Lullaby
Broken Lullaby, 1994, Romantic ComedyPlot: A woman researches her Aunt’s (not biological) family history to see where her roots come from. While she’s there she is rapped up in a mystery involving a priceless fabrege egg. Thoughts: Another Harequin movie, another laugh. This movie was full of cheesy acting, a weak script, and mediocre lookingContinue reading “Broken Lullaby”
Despondent the Clown
Despondent the Clown, 2011, Dark ComedyPlot: A clown named Kevin is has a tough life after not being able to find any graphic design jobs. Thoughts: This was the first film that I’ve made and it was a hectic one at that. It was made for the 48 Film festival and was put together byContinue reading “Despondent the Clown”
All-Star Superman
All-Star Superman, 2011, ActionPlot: Superman is tricked by Lex Luthor and ends up absorbing too much power from the Earth’s sun. This makes him more invincible than he already is but brings his body closer to destruction because he can’t contain all of that energy. Thoughts: This wasn’t the best DC animated production but itContinue reading “All-Star Superman”
X2: X-Men United
X2: X-Men United. 2005, Sci-Fi/ActionPlot: Based on the comic book team “The X-Men”, this film follows the background of Wolverine and the government’s continuing clamp down on mutant rights. Thoughts: I caught this movie on FX as a precursor to the new X-Men movie coming out tomorrow night. This one is the best film byContinue reading “X2: X-Men United”
Thrown to the Curb/ Pack & Deliver
For today I went to a double documentary premiere of 2 students from the University of Houston. Thrown to the Curb, 2011, Documentary Plot: A young filmmaker attempts to understand the challenges facing bike riders within Houston proper. Thoughts: This was a pretty informative movie that really looked at Houston’s growing bike community and theContinue reading “Thrown to the Curb/ Pack & Deliver”
The Film Chronicles 