Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

Planet 51, 2009, ComedyPlot: An astronaut from Earth lands on a planet inhabited by a bunch of green, sea-monkey-like humanoids who live their lives like it’s the 1950s. Thoughts: This was a decent film that gave an interesting look at how humans would be viewed by another race (especially with those creepy astronaut get-ups). ThisContinue reading “Planet 51”

The Da Vinci Code, 2006, ThrillerPlot: A Harvard symbologist is roped into a murder mystery/ thriller that goes all the way up to the Vatican. It is based on the novel of the same name by Dan Brown. Thoughts: This was a well adapted film. I decided to read the novel before watching the filmContinue reading “The Da Vinci Code”

Objectified, 2009, DocumentaryPlot: This documentary takes a look at the art of design and the top designers of our time. Thoughts: This was a very intriguing and interesting film. I watched it during my “Issues in Contemporary Design” class so much of this information directly related to what I have been learning this semester. OfContinue reading “Objectified”

Aaah! Zombies!!, 2007, Satire Plot: 4 friends end up turning into zombies, but they don’t realize it. They have to ward off the military in order to survive. Thoughts: This was a fantastic and creative movie. It was interesting to see the eyes through a Zombie. One way to look at this film is likeContinue reading “Aaah! Zombies!!”

American Graffiti, 1973, ComedyPlot: In the summer of 1962, two friends come to the realization that they will have to part ways when one gets accepted to a university that is across the country. Thoughts: This film takes place over the period of one evening as recent high school grads look for love and toContinue reading “American Graffiti”

Harlequin Romance Series: Loving Evangeline, 1998, RomancePlot: A businessman’s brother is killed in a suspicious boating incident. He goes there to check it out and finds out that there’s more to a story than he originally thought as he investigates alongside the proprietor of the local boat rental, Evangeline. Thoughts: I know what you’re thinking:Continue reading “Harlequin Romance Series: Loving Evangeline”

Semi-Pro, 2008, ComedyPlot: Will Ferrell stars as Jackie Moon, the owner of a dying American Basketball Association franchise the Flint Tropics as they attempt to become one of the teams assimilated from the ABA to the NBA. Thoughts: This film was a typical Will Ferrell movie and contained many other great actors such as WoodyContinue reading “Semi-Pro”

Nature, Birds of the Gods, 2011, DocumentaryPlot: This documentary examined birds in New Guinea referred to as the “Birds of Paradise”. Thoughts: A decent documentary that showed some interesting facts about different birds. It was a little surprising that in nearly all of the birds covered, the males were the most attractive and colorful. OnContinue reading “Nature: Birds of the Gods”

Good Will Hunting, 1997, DramaPlot: A Boston custodian with the IQ of an Oxford professor is finally realized for the genius that he is whem he begins to solve various complex math problems. Thoughts: This is a great film written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Robin Williams continues to be one of my favoriteContinue reading “Good Will Hunting”

Machete, 2010, ActionPlot: A Mexican federal is set-up and seeks revenge on the people who killed his family and threaten the Hispanic population as a whole. Thoughts: Machete was very much a Robert Rodriguez film. It had a great mix of plot and action. Danny Trejo is always great and the line “Machete don’t text”Continue reading “Machete”