Movies

This is not a film for children. That said, I’m not sure if it’s for all adults either. Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” expertly-tailored philosophical thriller that resonates long after the screen has gone black.

If you’re craving a romantic movie, mark your calendars for May 14th and see Letters To Juliet. The movie stars Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave, and is directed by Gary Winick.

The dog days of summer wouldn’t be quite the same without that impromptu night spent wasting away in the heat staring at a screen with a couple of friends. Presenting to you a list of films that define summer—the kind of films that drip with sweat and taste like fun.

Two of the Stony Brook Independent editors discuss their opinions on the film "Kick-Ass," set to open on April 16. Stony Brook won the "Eventful Demand" contest to bring a free preview screening of the film to a local movie theater on April 7.

Snorting coke in an airplane bathroom. Girl-on-girl action. More cursing than Bob Saget, post-Full House. This film follows rebellious teenagers Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) in the early ‘70s as they break rules, rise above female stereotypes and score a record deal with their all-girl rock band, the Runaways.

“Curiouser and Curiouser,” Alice says in the original 1951 Disney film, "Alice in Wonderland". The phrase is apropos to the Tim Burton remake, which for all its amazing theatrical work and special effects, ends up coming across as rather flat.

The new thriller from "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua takes the viewer on a journey through the lives of three unconnected New York City cops. The drama does not let up from beginning to end, making for a suspenseful ride.

“Brooklyn’s Finest” is the new thriller from “Training Day” director Antoine Fuqua. The film stars ichard Geer, Don Cheadle and Ethan Hawke in a journey through the lives of three unconnected New York City cops. The drama does not let up from beginning to end making for a suspenseful ride.

"The Crazies" is a twisted horror film that wasn't half as bad as I expected. This remake of the 1973 classic features violent freaks, action sequences and an anti-government sentiment. A few stars, an interesting plot and down-to-earth characters really pull this movie together.

Who is Patient 67? In "Shutter Island," it is all Leonardo DiCaprio cares to find out. Based on the book by Dennis Lehane, this Scorsese adaptation delivers over two hours of mind-twisting suspense. While it has its flaws, the film is definitely worth a look.

"The Wolfman", which hit theatres on Feb. 12th after a number of delays that kept it from its original November release, sports an incredibly dynamic cast of well-decorated actors. However, not even Academy Award winning Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins were able to pull it out from the depths of mediocrity.

Planning to take a nap in the movie theater? If you're looking to get into the Halloween mood by checking out a scary movie, don't bother seeing "The Stepfather."

Drew Barrymore’s first directed film, "Whip it," opened in theaters on Friday Oct. 2. A mixture of wild, funky bohemian mix-matched fashion and spontaneous moments that kept the audience interested were tied tight together like the roller-skates of the rebellious girls who battled it out in the derby ring.

"Watch This, Not That" is a regular guide that saves you the trouble of suffering through the bad movies to get to the good ones.

In this world, superheroes (almost always) don’t get any superhuman powers. Superheroes are political.