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Top Articles from Film - Chuck Koplinski
More than a cartoon, Up is a life lessonHolidays at the moviesHow Henry Selick brings Coraline to lifeKick-Ass is only half rightThe Last Airbender is a disasterSex 2: Narcissism cont.Understanding Potter’s magical spell as it comes to an endSteve an unmitigated disaster Believe the hype: Paranormal a true bone-rattlerStory of a used toy store
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 22,2012
Director nearly loses Games
Bearing the expectations of millions and the fortunes of Lionsgate Studios on its shoulders, the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games arrives in theaters as a mixed bag. To be su
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 15,2012
21 Jump Street funny and smart
While I was reasonably sure that 21 Jump Street would be reasonably funny, what I didn’t anticipate was how smart it would be. As written by Michael Bacall and Jonah Hill, the film contains the
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 15,2012
Illogical Silent House fails to close the deal
One of the selling points being used to promote the claustrophobic horror film Silent House is that it was filmed in one continuous take. That would be one unbroken 85-minute marathon consisting of mu
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 8,2012
Not your grandfather’s John Carter
It’s been noted that no other character has been stuck in Hollywood’s development hell longer than Edgar Rice Burrough’s John Carter. First appearing in the author’s pulp
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 1,2012
Colorful Lorax delivers vital, hopeful message
I realize that there are many who feel that the works of Dr. Seuss are sacrosanct, that to adapt and expand them for the movies will somehow obscure the author’s themes, which separated his work
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 1,2012
Simplistic Valor lacks the courage to face reality
Ostensibly a recruitment film as well as a flag-waving message of reassurance, Act of Valor is intent on delivering two very important messages - that the United States is constantly under the cloud o
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, March 1,2012
Rudd and Aniston shine in Wanderlust
I’m sure we’ve all had fantasies of throwing caution to the wind, leaving all of our responsibilities behind and letting fate take us where it may. However, the onus of being an adult and
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, February 23,2012
Lack of focus ruins this War
I’ve always thought that a neat film could be made based on the old Mad magazine feature Spy vs. Spy. There was always a devilish dark edge to the strip that would make for a perfect high-tech,
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, February 23,2012
Ghost Rider is mindless fun
Some films are made with nothing but noble purposes. Their directors hope to comment on the human condition in such a way that viewers may leave the theater with keen insights about themselves or othe
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, February 16,2012
Actors overcome lapses in Safe House logic
In Daniel Espinosa’s Safe House there is a lesson to be learned: Be careful what you wish for. That’s something wet-behind-the-ears agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) learns the hard
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