Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

The Soloist, 2008, DramaPlot: Based on a true story, the film follows a LA Times reporter who writes a story about a mentally disturbed Cellist who is homeless and ends up being more involved in his life than he thought. Thoughts: This movie was about as average as average can get. I thought the writingContinue reading “The Soloist”

The Manchurian Candidate, 2004, ThrillerPlot: After a soldier single-handedly saves his platoon from a surprise attack during the Gulf War, his commanding Officer and comrades that were there begin to have strange dreams about what really happened that on night. Thoughts: This was a decent film. I thought that the direction was well done, DemmeContinue reading “The Manchurian Candidate (2004)”

School Daze, 1988, Comedy (satire)Plot: This film is about a faux Historically Black College/ University (HBCU) called Mission College during its homecoming weekend as the tension between classmates. Thoughts: This film displayed the tension between the “real/ darker/ nubian” members of the African American community and the “lighter complexion/ Uncle Toms/ sell-out” members. It was very interestingContinue reading “School Daze”

Dog Day Afternoon, 1975, DramaPlot: Based on a true story Al Pacino stars as Sonny, a man who is robbing a bank so that his husband could afford a sex change operation. The robbery botches and now he is stuck in a standoff with the bank. Thoughts: I tried to watch this movie a couple ofContinue reading “Dog Day Afternoon”

Ong Bak 3, 2010, ActionPlot: Tony Jaa’s 3rd installment of the film franchise which picks up where the last film left off as Tien (Jaa) tries to escape his captors. Thoughts: A very below average movie. Jaa once again writes, directs, acts (as the leading role), directs the choreography, etc. It’s pretty annoying because thisContinue reading “Ong Bak 3”

The Human Experience, 2008, DocumentaryPlot: Two brothers travel the world to see life through the eyes of people who are considered outcasts and underrepresented. Thoughts: I can see and appreciate how this movie could have won best documentary in many award ceremonies, but I really didn’t enjoy as much as I thought I would. I likedContinue reading “The Human Experience”

All the President’s Men, 1976, DramaPlot: This movie followed the unraveling of the Watergate scandal by two Washington Post reporters. Thoughts: The authenticity of this film was very impressive, it’s always nice to see films based on true stories more truth than fiction. The film co-stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman (two of the biggestContinue reading “All the President’s Men”

No Impact Man: The Documentary, 2009, DocumentaryPlot: A New York reporter decides to live a life that will leave zero impact on the environment for a year. Thoughts: The guy, Colin Beavan, had a good idea but the ultimate demise of the film was how much of a couple of jerks he and his wifeContinue reading “No Impact Man: The Documentary”

Mongol, 2007, ActionPlot: A young Mongolian boy named Temudjin escapes his captors and eventually becomes one of the greatest Mongolian rulers ever. Thoughts: This was a decent film, I felt that there was a bit too much romance. I guess we understood his motivation to do everything, but I think that he didn’t have to dedicate everyContinue reading “Mongol”

WWE: The Rise & Fall of WCW, 2009, Documentary Plot: A look back at the origins and last breath of World Championship Wrestling. Thoughts: This was a good film. It was boring until they got to the parts that I recognized. It seems like it was so long ago when the WCW was running theContinue reading “WWE: The Rise & Fall of WCW”