Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

The Fighter, 2010, DramaPlot: This story follows the true lives of boxer Micky Ward and his brother Dicky as Micky makes a comeback and enters the prime of his career at the age of 40. Thoughts: Honestly, I have no clue how this film didn’t win the Academy Award. Everything was spot on: the acting,Continue reading “The Fighter”

Crash, 2005, DramaPlot: A look at race relations in Los Angeles in a 24 hour time span. Thoughts: This movie was very critically acclaimed and I must say that it keeps you captivated. I still don’t think it lives up to the hype, however. The characters seemed pretty flat (aside from a few) and throughoutContinue reading “Crash”

Shrek, 2001, ComedyPlot: An ogre is sent on a quest to save a princess and is tagged along by a talkative donkey. Thoughts: Re-watching this movie made me appreciate it again. The jokes weren’t as funny as they were whn I was a middle school kid, but the memories associated with the film are whatContinue reading “Shrek”

What’s the Next Big Thing?, 2011, DocumentaryPlot: A look at the latest technology that will change how the (near) future will be affected. Thoughts: I know you haven’t gotten this far without looking at the title and saying “That’s what she said” or some other innuendo. So now that that’s out of your system weContinue reading “What’s the Next Big Thing?”

Gorilla Murders, 2008, DocumentaryPlot: This documentary examined the dangers that Gorillas in the central Africa face from rebel forces and how the park rangers seek to protect them. Thoughts: This doc started and continued the same for the next 49 minutes. I thought they would at least speak about the Gorillas but all they talk about itContinue reading “Gorilla Murders”

Blades of Glory, 2007, ComedyPlot: A sex addicted figure skater pairs with a bratty counterpart who are forced to become the first male-male to skate for the doubles championship after being kicked out of single’s competition. Thoughts: Will Ferrell is one of my favorite comedians but this film disappointed me a bit. His character wasContinue reading “Blades of Glory”

Can We Make it To Mars?, 2011, DocumentaryPlot: A look at just how close our astronauts and technology are to allowing us to make a journey to Earth’s red sister. Thoughts: This was the best of the series to me. Space has always interested me and this film just strengthened my interest. Even with NASA’sContinue reading “Can We Make it to Mars?”

Searching for Bobby Fischer, 1993, Drama Plot: A young boy becomes a chess prodigy akin to Bobby Fischer and seeks to become the best child chess player in the nation. Thoughts: At first I thought that this movie was a documentary about Chess champion Bobby Fischer, but I got a fiction movie instead. It wasn’tContinue reading “Searching for Bobby Fischer”

The Runaways, 2010, DramaPlot: This film serves as the shorthand of the beginning and demise of the all-girl rockband “The Runaways”. Thoughts: This movie really surprised me, I really didn’t think that I would like it as much as I did. I watched this film very late at night and expected to start falling asleepContinue reading “The Runaways”

Pressure Cooker, 2008, DocumentaryPlot: This film follows a culinary class in a Philadelphia high school through a cooking competition for scholarships. Thoughts: A really heartwarming movie that was very emotional and feel-good.  The class is taught by Wilma Stephenson, a very “real” and tough minded individual who speaks what’s on her mind and is notContinue reading “Pressure Cooker”